Legendary Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep's brave escape from the Los Angeles wildfires recently went viral due to the valiant act she made to evacuate safely.
Thousands of citizens in Los Angeles were affected by the wildfires, and a lot of them lost their entire homes as the fire burned down several neighborhoods. The city is currently dealing with the aftermath of the tragedy.
Meryl Streep's Nephew Recalls Oscar Winner's Daring Escape from L.A. Wildfires
The Oscar winner's nephew Abe Streep recounted his aunt's daring escape from the Los Angeles wildfires and how she quickly handled the obstacle that blocked their driveway.
"Evacuation mandates were sent across the city. My aunt Meryl Streep received an order to evacuate on January 8, but when she tried to leave, she discovered that a large tree had fallen over in her driveway, blocking her only exit," Abe recalled in his article.
"Determined to make it out, she borrowed wire cutters from a neighbor, cut a car-size hole in the fence she shared with the neighbors on the other side, and drove through their yard to escape."
Abe didn't share more details on where Streep escaped to during the evacuation and whether her house survived the wildfires.
So far, the Oscar winner has not shared a statement or reaction to her nephew's account of her escape from the wildfires.
Fans React to Meryl Streep's Viral L.A. Wildfires Escape Story
A lot of fans online praised Streep's bravery in her escape from the Los Angeles wildfires and were impressed with her quick solution when she faced the obstacle.
Some even joked that the 75-year-old actress deserves another Oscar for how she handled the blockage in her driveway.
Here are some of the reaction posts from fans:
In the end, what's important for fans is that Streep and her family managed to safely evacuate from the wildfires.
Streep is currently starring in the hit Hulu comedy series Only Murders in the Building which was already renewed for a fifth season.
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