Jennie Garth Praises Ex-Husband in Emotional Video Following Fire Evacuation
Jennie Garth is opening up about getting temporarily displaced by the ongoing and deadly wildfires raging across Los Angeles, Calif.
"This is just, uh, devastating for everyone," the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum began in the solemn video shared to her Instagram grid on Thursday, Jan. 9. "I'm so sad. I just have a deep sadness today."
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"My family and I are safe," she said, noting that her home "made it through the night," something she feels "so blessed and so lucky" for.
Additionally, Garth's ex-husband, Peter Facinelli, opened his home to her, her current husband, Dave Abrams, and the former couple's adult children when it came time to evacuate.
"Peter and his family took us in and have been so kind," she wrote in the accompanying caption.
Garth, 52, was married to the Twilight actor for 12 years before they divorced in 2013. The two share three kids: Luca Bella, Lola Ray and Fiona Eve. Facinelli is also a dad to 2-year-old Jack Cooper, whom he welcomed with longtime fiancée, General Hospital actress Lily Anne Harrison.
"So grateful for Peter for letting us stay at his house, me and all the girls—and the dogs," she said in the clip. "So grateful to all the firefighters and the news reporters and all the people that are volunteering and providing things for the people that lost everything."
Garth said she plans to return to her home, which "was spared" but "is a mess" in the coming days. "It's still there."
"Fires are still burning," she added in disbelief. "It's just unimaginable."
But she's not letting the devastation get the best of her, telling fans she's "ready to get active to help our neighbors and friends and fellow Angelinos," concluding her video message with mental health resources.
"Just keep everyone here who is suffering in your heart and prayers," she continued in the caption. "I am grateful we are all ok and have a home to return to. This will effect people differently, so reach out, and offer to help, it really does mean so much."
As of 9:03 a.m. local time on Friday, the Palisades Fire burned more than 20,400 acres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). Firefighters nearby also battled the Eaton Fire, which had burned more than 13,950 acres, as of 8:39 a.m. local time on Friday.
Both fires, which authorities said started on Tuesday, Jan. 7, were close to 0 percent contained by late Thursday afternoon. At least 10 people have died due to the devastating conditions.
