Kim Kardashian is talking out on behalf of incarcerated firefighters, stating they want the next wage than the present $1 an hour they obtain. Lots of these firefighters are on the entrance traces of the Los Angeles wildfires.
In accordance with Complicated, over 700 incarcerated firefighters are combatting the fires within the space.
Hitting Instagram, Kardashian shared a message:
“I’ve spent the final week watching my metropolis burning. And have seen and spoken to many firefighters who’re up all night time lengthy utilizing each ounce of their power to avoid wasting our neighborhood.
Thanks to @calfire LA County Fireplace and Los Angeles Metropolis Fireplace for all the pieces you’re doing to avoid wasting lives, properties and property.
On all 5 fires in Los Angeles, there are a whole bunch of incarcerated firefighters, risking their lives to avoid wasting us. They’re on the Palisades fireplace and Eaton fireplace in Pasadena working 24 hour shifts.
They receives a commission virtually nothing, danger their lives, some have died, to show to the neighborhood that they’ve modified and at the moment are first responders. I see them as heroes.
The incarcerated firefighters have been paid $1/hour to danger their lives, and this pay has been the identical since 1984. It has by no means been raised with inflation. It’s by no means been raised when fires bought worse and plenty of died.”
You possibly can see Kardashian’s message beneath.
Kim Kardashian took to her IG story final night time calling for incarcerated firefighters to obtain higher pay as they assist struggle the continued Los Angeles wildfires. pic.twitter.com/LvOpsBo8rD
— Complicated (@Complicated) January 12, 2025
