Actor describes neighbor's rescue an hour before house burned down in wildfire

[@jimogden1506]

This is what good neighbors do. They take care of each other. ❤

[@caroleminke6116]

We did it here in Homosassa Florida despite two evacuations! I have the best neighbors in Ken,?Carla & puppy mill rescue dog Silkie

[@Dinsdale2020]

Our hearts go out to everyone suffering during this catastrophe. Thanks to all the first responders. Again!

[@bill-cf6nt]

I worked for decades in a hospital and have always said "Thank God for our first responders. These amazing people ignore danger and seek to help others.

[@luisrivera3056]

James Woods, a hero that cared. Thank you.

[@pattia2869]

God bless you James! Praying for an eventual rebuild for you and your neighbors 🙏🏼

[@barrysegal9350]

James, thank you for sharing this testimony and from your heart.

[@lusoamericana24]

I'm so sorry, Mr. Woods. Bless your heart for checking in on your neighbor and knowing what is most valuable, relationships.

[@ShlomoMendelssohn]

Haha he got played by Trump! Tears from a dude who voted for more fires when he voted for Donald Trump. So great.

[@donnawoods8039]

My house burned down around 20 years ago. Nobody was home and my cat had died a few weeks earlier. As long as everyone is safe, material possessions matter very little. It's good to know that the neighbors in that area were tight knit.

[@deborahpoole9710]

Prayers for James his family his home and all those so horribly affected by these fires.

[@Moki-z5m]

LOVE TO JAMES WOODS THANK YOU FOR SAVING THAT MAN

[@gringagrandma]

One of the good guys, So so sorry for you and your home.

[@johnhone2521]

Thank you for putting a face on this event. Especially someone we care about. Praying for all souls humans and animals to be safe.

[@carollucci]

James Woods seems to be a genuinely great man!

[@SVmathfarmer]

“Seems”

[@melindahall5062]

Well, he’s not. He’s an asshat to people and rude. Sorry Charlie.

[@pjnix5618]

He’s an ACTOR

[@judyk7115]

This is so sad. I'm glad the 94 year old was rescued. I can't even imagine going through something like this.

[@alexandraking4686]

My heart is breaking for this man and everyone affected. Praying praying praying

[@SourGirl-jc3cr]

This poor guy. He is so shaken about his neighbor. I’m glad they got his neighbor out. 😢 Someone give this guy a hug .🤗

[@kittykatmarkham9772]

🤗

[@AntiMasonic93]

Shaken? Are you sure?

[@JohnGeorgeHill]

That was nice of James, but let's not forget, he's a Trumper, and with the last serious fire in California, Trump blamed California and refused to give FEMA funds to us. Finally that was reversed, but only because of public pressure. Trump is a monster.

[@MeshugaMatch-z6z]

I see this man in a new light. He's so overwhelmed how the fire department forgot about the old man, and everyone else affected by the fire, he hasn't realized yet that if it wasn't for him, his neighbor would have died in the fire.

[@a.b.creator]

James Woods Saved his neighbor's life by not giving up 🙌😭🙏

[@muse2306-w8j]

It is so heartbreaking to listen to this tragic story....just keep safe everyone..❤

[@cpcrn7036]

Mr. Woods we are absolutely sick with anger, sadness, heavy hearts for all who live there who lost everything and even worse. So glad your neighbor's OK!!!

[@karenjohnson5271]

I am so glad the insistance your neighbor was saved.

[@Canalvee00]

What a wonderful neighbour you are James. Kindness first. Thank you!!

[@OliviaManogue]

Love and prayers for you and your wife to rebuild your home! Thank God for you being able to help your neighbor! God bless you! ♥️🙏😇💯

[@user-qs4uc2no3g]

More of these types of interviews to alert other neighbors is necessary. News media needs to follow up on the aftermath of all disasters. Worldwide! James Woods is a stellar neighbor.

[@barbarawillis5187]

James Woods is great. He is giving us his report of the human experience of this devastating fire.💕

[@Tseringlhatso]

Mr Woods, you come over as a truly decent human being.

[@HappyHacksForYOU]

Sending you and your family healing and thank you for helping others. That’s what it’s all about. Being there for someone else. You are an angel! God bless you!💜

[@debbiegrigg614]

94 yrs old in that condition should not be living alone.

[@Peter-km7hb]

Joe Biden 😮

[@elenac8205]

He wasn't alone, he had a caregiver that the firefighters told her to evacuate and they will be coming back for him but they didn't. Gladly the neighbors saved him

[@tabbycat8511]

You are so right. Why let him live out his last years in peace and comfort when he could be in a prison-like institution with white walls, vinyl floors, school cafeteria food and nurses sticking him with needles? If only Mr. Woods has thought of that.

[@lynnsmesa2263]

@@elenac8205oh dear Lord that’s horrific how could they leave him like that 😮

[@voxhumana2able]

We’re in Long Beach and we see the smoke from here. This is nuts. Prayers for all of the people affected by this horrific fire. 🙏

[@mothernature8893]

Prayers for all the victims of these fires and prayers for all the first responders. God bless all the hero's who have helped their fellow victims and neighbors!

[@mangographics225]

Heart is moved at the tragedy of any Natural Disaster. Blessing to all those that have been affected.

[@bluejay6184]

Praying for everyone affected by this terrible fire 🙏🏻

[@kotexconnection3804]

prayers do nothing, try doing something useful

[@Tina-ez5pg]

If you don't believe leave others alone who do.

[@lynnsmesa2263]

James Woods n Steve Gutenberg are the new heros 😢

[@carh8069]

What a kind , caring man James is , his neighbours were lucky to have him live in their neighbourhood,

[@JenShea]

Fire is terrifying. My heart goes out to Mr. Woods and all those effected. He's taking the time to share this story and his heart is breaking!

[@dierdrechavez3777]

Lord Jesus, bring comfort and peace to James Woods. 🙏

[@Blondiegirl-g2e]

Heartbreaking. Prayers to James Wood and his family, poor man is overwhelmed with emotion.

[@felinelvr27]

Dear God, please bless and protect our fellow people. 🙏📿

[@kotexconnection3804]

would that be the same god that let this happen, religious people are so dumb

[@NickeyVamp]

James woods is an amazing guy. I am sorry about his home burning, how horrible. I am sorry for everyone who lost homes and have to rebuild. I am thankful for those who are fighting the fires and putting their lives on the line.

[@gracemoreno4013]

That was selfish of the care giver 😞 she was there to take care of someone not just to hangout 🤦 God blessed this man 🙏

[@beckys8877]

Wow, what an interview and testimony! God bless James Woods and his wife, and neighbors etc. Thanks CNN for covering real humanity/human interest stories of true life. Tragedies are terrible, hopefully we learn from them and do better, be better humans and kind to each other. Love and Light to All ❤.

[@susanfifer5744]

Agree we know all our neighbours and we check on one another always ; sorry that they all lost their homes but life is number one

[@glennagoss7335]

I’m so sorry for your grief, stress and tragedy ❤🙏🙏🙏

[@AnitaHumes]

Praying for all in California ❤️🙏🏻

[@kotexconnection3804]

🤣🤣🤣

[@nelliethursday1812]

Mr. Woods I am so sorry for your loss. You are a forever 💛 hero and a rare person you care for your fellow man ❤ thank you

[@jeepgirl6814]

I'm so sorry. I have no words. I can't imagine. Prayers is all I can offer. God give you strength, love and comfort.

[@lynettenasseri753]

A decent man who saved his neighbor and is heartbroken like so many that have lost the home they love and the keepsakes that cannot be replaced. Shocking and unreal for these people. A long road ahead.

[@missj195]

Praying for you and your family Mr. Woods.

[@valeriemooney722]

Why did the caregiver leave the elderly man without telling the fire department that he was in there . She left ??????

[@johansalv]

I love James woods !!! always have!! a true, Genuine, smart , hell of a guy 🙏may everyone be safe during this disaster.

[@GerardoLopez-xu9ft]

God Bless him for saving his neighbor!

[@lindagarner295]

I'm so sorry 😞. Thank God you knew about your neighbor! 🙏💕

[@dakota-rt8kd]

Thank God Mr. Woods, that you and your family and neighbors are safe and looking out for each other ❤😮🙏 😢❤😢❤

[@lynettemcconnell7828]

SO SORRY 😢😢😢😢😢😢 from Australia.

[@julesbice]

I love you James! So glad you saved that man!

[@KydSyster20]

Good neighbors being neighborly and looking out for each other ❤️

[@123Rockchild]

Give these people strength! 🙏

[@pampete8110]

Thank God everything worked out to get the neighbor out. Praise Robert and James for being vigilant.

[@melaniekilgour]

God bless you James and Sarah.

[@Celtic2Realms]

Neighbours are important. Look after people. Prayers for everyone

[@L.D.BakesOfficial]

Sending hugs and prayers xx

[@Jlmag]

James so sorry. God bless all of you moving forward. My prayers to all...

[@badkneesone]

He seems like a nice guy. Actors always react this way, it allows them to act so it is ok. He’s cool

[@sheilam4525]

James, you are a hero, Sir❤

[@Bitcoin-Carnivore]

i feel beyond bad for that 94 year old man the most.... life sucks anymore it really does

[@glennagoss7335]

God bless you and Sarah.

[@sherrimccartymcmillen5124]

Prayers to all affected 💙

[@mu6qy]

Sound's absolutely awful, the speed that its moving people need to be on toes that are even several miles away.

[@jg769]

It’s great that he and his neighbors communicate so well. He even had the phone number for his neighbor’s son out of state. When he said “Know your neighbors. Have a plan.” He hit the nail on the head. I know my immediate neighbors phone numbers but I need to reach out further.

[@MISCIFMAKER]

Ty for caring James we live you . God bless.

[@rebeccatracy4779]

Good bless James Woods for saving his neighbor.

[@LAFITZ10]

Karma is a bitch, James Wood. and REAL

[@anastasiabeverhausen]

omg its heartbreaking 💔 sending so much love to people of L.A... please evacuate im Australian been in 3 bushfires you gotta go when you get that alert its hard but not worth anyones life.

[@JoyclinSamaroo]

This man is so smart am so happy he is alive thank god

[@jenniferwilliams6180]

Bless you, Mr. Woods. Prayers for you. A genuine caring soul. I'm so sorry this is happening. God bless you.

[@kdplain2923]

I am so sorry James. I am so thankful you and your wife are okay. You are an angel on earth. You helped people in need. I am praying for you and all the other California people impacted by these horrific fires. 🙏😓💝

[@LindyandDevin]

This is why your neighbours are so important to you. For 90% of North America’s family and friends are not close by but in any city we all have neighbour’s. Be a good one say hi don’t over do it if you get the vibes they want privacy but once a month just a friendly node, if you see something in the neighbourhood let them know during that short interaction. It builds an understanding that you see them and respect their rights to be safe.

[@stephenalessini8556]

Lindy and Devin for President and VP!!!

[@LindyandDevin]

@@stephenalessini8556no thank you, I wouldn’t be a citizen of the United States if you paid me 😂

[@lizaroedewaller-bridge407]

Thank you for those who cared and do something about it.

[@TerriBinnell]

What a hero you are!!!!! My heart goes out to all of you there!!!

[@BONNIEJOYOSBORN]

He lost paradise , but SURVIVAL IS EVERYTHING . SENDING LOVE TO EVERYONE 💗💗💗💗

[@kathleenjohnson3645]

This is so sad. You work a life time for a place to retire to and it’s all gone.😢 Thank you James Wood.

[@papakael8247]

He's got money, he'll be fine.

[@migs532]

OMG I can't stop crying! This is so sad. Thank god James and his neighbors are fine. Just heart breaking!

[@TammyStearns]

Sorry for your loss in your neighborhood count your blessings thankyou for caring for neighbors

[@m.e.w.4394]

James Woods spoke about his experience so eloquently, even while shedding tears with the rawness and the magnitude of realizing his neighborhood’s loss. He is one among many where he lived who cared most about each other than about their earthly possessions. Very happy to know his 94-yr-old neighbor who has dementia was found OK and moved to safety. Thank you for sharing this with CNN. It makes it even more real, as if anything would be needed to make living through a wildfire more real. All the prayers for everyone there.🙏

[@christineoosthuizen4388]

James Woods... A favorite of mine for decades... Now a hero... A human who cares... God bless and keep you and your dearest ones... Keeping all of you in our hearts! ❤

[@synchronistory]

Hell hath no fury like a Mother (Earth) scorned. God bless these folks, the nature that's burning, and so many across the planet suffering from climactic climate events that are becoming more the norm.

[@FudgethePudge]

Actually, world wide, major climate events have been on the decline…. Sooooo, there’s that lol

[@EthelMaeHenderson]

@@FudgethePudge Don't confuse them with statistical facts.

[@synchronistory]

@@FudgethePudgeperhaps ... but their intensification has been on the incline🙃

[@danvann777]

Excellent interview. Know your neighbors! Prayers for all of those impacted and safety for the fire fighters.

[@philoannguyen2418]

Thank you James Wood. You are our hero. Thank you to all the first responders. 💕

[@jadefamousartist5242]

Prayers From San Francisco ♥️

[@kotexconnection3804]

🤣🤣

[@OuterSpace-1-0.0]

Yes on Prop K, Yay!

[@Blueglassandbutterflies]

Thank you for your courage Mr Wood!! You are a hero!!

[@luannsuekindem7377]

That’s heartbreaking to watch him talk about the neighbor and his home and all they have left.

[@mindypeters5212]

My hearts breaking for you

[@raeperonneau4941]

Mr. Woods, may you be blessed exponentially for your kindness. I am so sorry.

[@susanmeyer2742]

Thank God for all that are helping! My heart goes out to those people!

[@guitarguts666]

Thank god a patriot like James Woods was around to help someone and glad he's okay.

[@PlantMomma1977]

Omg Im so sorry Mr Woods. The sadness and heartbreak in his voice is evident, and I hear the torture in his voice. You can rebuild you cant get your life back! I'm glad your ok!. The caregiver shouldn't have left him... especially with a fire all around, she should be reprimanded.

[@Riannon_Bardsley]

zip it

[@bcooke1000]

You weren’t there. Don’t judge people in a tragic crisis.

[@timothyhilton3408]

Everyone is in a state of shock. Anyone who has been through this understands the emotions........

[@kathleenharris3403]

James Woods performance as an ALS patient has never left me...BTW Pam Brown is a good interviewer letting him talk, she listens. She was named after her father's sister who died in a hot air balloon accident Prayers for everyone involved in this horrific event.

[@mikehuml9507]

May God bless you James Woods and everyone in the way of this wildfire. Praying for everyone's safety.

[@susanwalkergirl]

Neighbors helping neighbors!

[@lofiftyfifty9206]

Thank you Mr Woods for your interview and for your courage under fire.🙏🏻

[@hushantiquesvintage9756]

My mom was in real estate years ago in the San Diego area. She worked hard to help get a fire safety course for real estate agents.

[@hushantiquesvintage9756]

Dorothy Klitzing. She was very concerned about people. RIP Mom. She passed in 2024 but always loved California.