Whoopi Goldberg has called on fans to stop pointing fingers over the devastating wildfires in California and instead focus on solutions.
During Monday’s episode of The View, the 69-year-old actress and comedian addressed the raging fires in Los Angeles, attributing much of the destruction to powerful winds in Southern California.
“There was a fire catastrophe in California. It had to do with winds,” Goldberg said, clarifying the natural forces at play. “The winds move things and sparks move things.”
Goldberg highlighted how the sheer intensity of the fires often overwhelms available resources, saying, “The amount of water supply comes down to nothing when many buildings burst into flames at the same time.”
Sharing her personal connection to the issue, Goldberg recounted her own experiences living in California and revealed that she had lost all but one of her properties to similar disasters. “As someone who has spent a significant amount of time living in California, I feel offended by the continuous blame game,” she said.
The Sister Act star urged people to redirect their energy toward supporting affected communities rather than assigning blame. “We need to focus on finding solutions and trying to help our community,” she said.
Goldberg also emphasized that natural disasters are often beyond human control, stating, “We don’t control Mother Nature. Mother Nature doesn’t give a d**n what we want. She does what she does, and if you’re in the way, this is what happens.”
Her comments come as California continues to grapple with wildfires that have displaced thousands, destroyed homes, and stretched firefighting resources thin. Goldberg’s appeal for unity and proactive solutions resonates with the broader call for addressing the root causes of these disasters, including climate change and urban planning in fire-prone areas.
The Oscar winner’s remarks highlight the importance of collective action and preparedness in the face of natural disasters, urging communities to come together rather than divide over blame.