Bill Hader Offers to Help L.A. News Station Cover the Wildfires and Ride Along with Crew: 'Couldn't Have Been Nicer'

Mar. 15, 2025

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Bill Haderis here to help.On Thursday, Jan. 10, the comedian, 46, approached a local news outlet and offered his services to spread awareness about the ongoingLos Angeles wildfires.In a tweet shared to X, ABC7 journalist, Josh Haskell revealed that he and his crew were in for a shock when Hader approached them in the Pacific Palisades.“An only in LA moment on Thursday at road block for #PalisadesFire,” Haskell wrote alongside a photo of Hader wearing a mask and holding up a peace sign. “Resident trying to gain access came up to news van as if he was part of our team, wanted to help cover, ride with us.““Then, he pulled down his mask, smiled and it was Bill Hader! Couldn’t have been nicer!” he added.As of Friday, Jan. 10, there have been at least 10 fatalities from the ongoing wildfires, according to L.A. County medical examiner. Thousands of structures have been affected so far in what is already the most destructive firestorm in the city’s history, which has also disrupted a growing list of events and business activities.The fires, which began on Tuesday, Jan. 7, have spread quickly in different parts of the city, and information is still evolving about the scale of the destruction and when the blazes will start to be contained.The disaster has left tens of thousands of Los Angeles residents displaced and forced to evacuate from their homes. Some of the most notable celebrities that have been affected includeLeighton MeesterandAdam Brody,Paris Hilton, Miles and Keleigh Teller and more.Firefighters work to put out Los Angeles wildfires.Will Lester/MediaNews Group/Inland Valley Daily Bulletin via GettyOn Jan. 8,Billy Crystalrevealed that his family hadlost their homein the Palisades, in a statement shared with PEOPLE.“Words cannot describe the enormity of the devastation we are witnessing and experiencing,” he began. “We ache for our friends and neighbors who have also lost their homes and businesses in this tragedy. [My wife] Janice and I lived in our home since 1979.“He continued, “We raised our children and grandchildren here. Every inch of our house was filled with love. Beautiful memories that can’t be taken away. We are heartbroken of course but with the love of our children and friends we will get through this.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“We pray for the safety of the fire fighters and first responders. The Pacific Palisades is a resilient community of amazing people and we know in time it will rise again. It is our home,” Crystal concluded.Click hereto learn more about how to help the victims of the L.A. fires.

Bill Haderis here to help.

On Thursday, Jan. 10, the comedian, 46, approached a local news outlet and offered his services to spread awareness about the ongoingLos Angeles wildfires.

In a tweet shared to X, ABC7 journalist, Josh Haskell revealed that he and his crew were in for a shock when Hader approached them in the Pacific Palisades.

“An only in LA moment on Thursday at road block for #PalisadesFire,” Haskell wrote alongside a photo of Hader wearing a mask and holding up a peace sign. “Resident trying to gain access came up to news van as if he was part of our team, wanted to help cover, ride with us.”

“Then, he pulled down his mask, smiled and it was Bill Hader! Couldn’t have been nicer!” he added.

As of Friday, Jan. 10, there have been at least 10 fatalities from the ongoing wildfires, according to L.A. County medical examiner. Thousands of structures have been affected so far in what is already the most destructive firestorm in the city’s history, which has also disrupted a growing list of events and business activities.

The fires, which began on Tuesday, Jan. 7, have spread quickly in different parts of the city, and information is still evolving about the scale of the destruction and when the blazes will start to be contained.

The disaster has left tens of thousands of Los Angeles residents displaced and forced to evacuate from their homes. Some of the most notable celebrities that have been affected includeLeighton MeesterandAdam Brody,Paris Hilton, Miles and Keleigh Teller and more.

Firefighters work to put out Los Angeles wildfires.Will Lester/MediaNews Group/Inland Valley Daily Bulletin via Getty

Will Lester/MediaNews Group/Inland Valley Daily Bulletin via Getty

On Jan. 8,Billy Crystalrevealed that his family hadlost their homein the Palisades, in a statement shared with PEOPLE.

“Words cannot describe the enormity of the devastation we are witnessing and experiencing,” he began. “We ache for our friends and neighbors who have also lost their homes and businesses in this tragedy. [My wife] Janice and I lived in our home since 1979.”

He continued, “We raised our children and grandchildren here. Every inch of our house was filled with love. Beautiful memories that can’t be taken away. We are heartbroken of course but with the love of our children and friends we will get through this.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

“We pray for the safety of the fire fighters and first responders. The Pacific Palisades is a resilient community of amazing people and we know in time it will rise again. It is our home,” Crystal concluded.

Click hereto learn more about how to help the victims of the L.A. fires.

source: people.com