How 'Police Academy' alum Steve Guttenberg helped the victims of LA's wildfires
The Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades is home for actor Steve Guttenberg
A longtime resident of California, Guttenberg has shared his appreciation for the great beauty of the state and the good people who live in his neighborhood.
Dangerous wildfires continue to threaten the residents of Pacific Palisades
On the morning of January 6th, a fire was first reported in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood. Fires spread rapidly due to strong winds and blowing embers causing a path of destruction.
For Steve Guttenberg, life sometimes imitates art
Known for playing the role of a police officer on screen, Guttenberg, age 66, took on the real role of a first responder as he sprung into action to help people scrambling to evacuate their homes and vacate the area.
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Guttenberg is known for his comedic role in the 'Police Academy' franchise
Guttenberg played the lead role of 'Cadet Carey Mahoney' in four 'Police Academy' films. 'Mahoney' was a womanizing cop with a heart of gold.
Guttenberg took charge to help move cars to make room for emergency vehicles
As traffic was not moving and fires were approaching, Guttenberg began encouraging residents to leave their cars and evacuate on foot. He encouraged those abandoning their cars to leave the car unlocked with their keys inside to allow him and others to move cars to clear the roads.
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Guttenberg referred to the disaster as 'the great equalizer'
When interviewed on GMA3 on January 8th, Guttenberg said: "Doesn't matter how much money you have or what kind of car [you drive] or what kind of house you live in, everybody's the same in a crisis like this."
It's good to have a neighbor like Steve Guttenberg
Guttenberg used his platform to encourage those both physically able and brave enough to stay and help the vulnerable during this crisis. He implored others to bring this mindset into everyday life.
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