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The Los Angeles Police Department responded urgently to a reported burglary attempt at Kamala Harris' Brentwood residence on Saturday. Officers arrived to find two men at the premises, but these individuals were later released due to a lack of evidence substantiating their involvement in a burglary. Reports indicated that they were likely unaware they were outside the Vice President’s home amid an evacuation order caused by the raging [source] of the Pacific Palisades Fire, which has now reached its sixth consecutive day of uncontained spread.
Harris, who currently resides in the White House with her spouse Doug Emhoff, confirmed that the evacuation order had been enacted prior to the incident, ensuring they were not at home at the time. In a statement, her press secretary noted, “No one was at her residence when the evacuation order was placed,” offering prayers for fellow Californians and the first responders battling the extensive fires. As looting incidents escalate during these evacuations, California Governor Gavin Newsom has reiterated that such acts remain illegal, countering claims of decriminalization circulating on social media [source].
Renowned neighborhood residents, including basketball star LeBron James and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, underscore the area’s prominence, now compounded by the tragedy of several celebrities losing homes to the catastrophic wildfire sweeping through Hollywood.
For context and further updates on this developing story, refer to the articles from India Times and India Times.