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College Football Quarterback's Home Destroyed By Wildfire Thursday

Originally posted on The Spun | By Kameron Duncan | Last updated Jan 9, 2025 3:27 PM ET

The ongoing fires in Los Angeles have affected thousands of families over the last few days, and authorities are looking to tame them as winds have finally started to calm in the area.

Thousands of structures have been destroyed as multiple fires rage across the city, and many of those structures have unfortunately been homes. Many families were forced to evacuate for their own safety, losing all of their material possessions in the process.

One major college football quarterback who grew up in an area that was devastated by the fires is speaking out on what he and his family lost this week.

"I was born and raised in Pacific Palisades. This town was my home, neighborhood, and community for the first 18 years of my life," said Louisville Cardinals quarterback Miller Moss.

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— Miller Moss (@millermoss7) January 9, 2025

"It is the unfortunate reality that regardless of political identity, we have been systematically and universally failed by our present leadership. To say that is not to align yourself on either side of a political spectrum, but to render an objective assessment of what has transpired."

Moss also said that, despite the failures of leadership that led to the situation, he believes in the community's ability to bounce back.

"Despite this, however, I know the community I grew up in, and have every belief that the Palisades will rise up in the face of unfathomable heartache and destruction," Moss added.

"I will be putting some things together in the coming days to help with the relief effort; any and all help is welcome with open arms."

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 27: Miller Moss #7 of the USC Trojans gestures in the second half during the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl game against the Louisville Cardinals at Petco Park on December 27, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images)Brandon Sloter/Getty Images

Moss is transferring to Louisville for the upcoming season after spending the first four seasons of his college career close to home at USC.

The former four-star prospect played his high school football at both Loyola High School and Bishop Alemany High School, both of which are in Los Angeles.

Moss may not be a USC player anymore, but it's clear that his heart is with the people of Los Angeles as his hometown experiences a difficult time to begin the year.

Our thoughts and well wishes are with everyone who has been and who will be affected by the fires in California this week.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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