Los Angeles wildfire: How my house got burnt, Chidi Mokeme reveals

Veteran Nigerian actor Chidi Mokeme has shared his personal experience of surviving a house fire, expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires.

In a reflective post, Mokeme described his encounter with fire as one of the most terrifying experiences of his life. The incident, which occurred five years ago, transformed an ordinary day into a devastating nightmare, leaving him with nothing but lasting trauma.

The actor also took the opportunity to commend firefighters for their bravery and dedication. He praised their selflessness in putting their lives on the line to save others, referring to them as true heroes.

Mokeme extended his condolences to those affected by the wildfires, offering prayers for their safety and for the souls of those who lost their lives.

He wrote, “OUR HOUSE GOT BURNT. Coming face to face with fire in its full glory is one of the scariest and most terrifying experiences anyone can ever have. The trauma stays with you forever.

“Exactly 5 years ago, on this day, at this exact time, what started like an ordinary day with bright sunshine and a beautiful weather, quickly became a nightmare. And the eventual loss of everything. The whole world is in agreement that fire is the most destructive force of nature. And that’s why most are afraid to die. The fear of hell.

“Even the Almighty God gives us a clue into this, by choosing, when angered, to use water to destroy the world, but he saved the FIRE for the END. Isn’t fire the main character in hell? So I can only imagine how it must feel, what it must feel like, to be one of the victims of the devastating destruction currently occurring in Los Angeles.

“My heart goes out to everyone out there. Please say a prayer for them. May the souls of the departed rest in peace.

“I say a big thank you to the men and women of the fire service. The firefighters who put their lives on the line to save ours. The ones who run towards the danger, and run into the scorching flames when everyone else is running in the opposite direction. The ones who, even though might have their own homes and families going through the same thing, are sworn to sacrifice themselves for the good of others. We know that you are giving 1000% of yourselves to contain the fires. We encourage you. Stay strong. Y’all are the real heroes. We salute you . God Bless you.”