Wildfires continue to rage in southern California, leaving at least 24 dead and incinerating nearly 13,000 structures. Former Mississippi State wide receiver Jamire Calvin announced via social media that his family’s home was one of the many destroyed in the blaze.
Calvin, who played for the Bulldogs in 2021 and 2022 after transferring from Washington State, first posted on Friday that his family’s house in Altadena, Calif. was burned down. Altadena, a suburb of Los Angeles, was part of the more than 40,000 acres enveloped by the wind-fed flames.
“Whole city of Altadena is on fire,” Calvin posted on X. “Me and all my families houses were burned downed [sic] and destroyed, prayers to everyone else affected this has been a crazy time for all of us.”
Whole city of Altadena is on fire. Me and all my families houses were burned downed and destroyed, prayers to everyone else affected this has been a crazy time for all of us. pic.twitter.com/Ws0I0V8wTf
— Jamire Calvin (@Jcalv6) January 8, 2025
“It was like a hurricane, just fire, no water,” Calvin described to CBS News’ 60 Minutes. Calvin’s aunt, Evelyn McClendon, lost her life in the Eaton Fire in Altadena.
While an array of local, state, and federal agencies fights against the surging wildfires, authorities say they are likely to continue this week.
“Severe fire weather conditions will continue through Wednesday. Please be assured that all fire departments and all law enforcement agencies in the area will be prepared,” Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Anthony Marrone said in a Monday press conference. “The anticipated winds combined the low humidities and low fuel moistures will keep the fire threat in all of Los Angeles County critical.”
Many in the Mississippi State Athletics community have rallied around the Calvin’s losses, supporting a GoFundMe to provide aid to the family.
“Me and my family lost everything and need any help we can get to get back on our feet and figure things out until there is a solution,” Calvin said in an Instagram post on Friday. “Any donation will help, we’re thankful for all those who have sent prayers and have checked in with us. Anything will help and if you can’t donate please share. Thank you in advance.”
