Kim Kardashian has raised her voice about the alarming pay rates for incarcerated firefighters battling the devastating Los Angeles wildfires after facing backlash for promoting her clothing line, SKIMS, during the crisis.
On Sunday, the reality TV star took to her Instagram Stories to share a heartfelt message, detailing her concern over the low wages these firefighters earn despite their dangerous work. Kim wrote: “I have spent the last week watching my city burning. And I have seen and spoken to many firefighters who are up all night long using every ounce of their strength to save our community. Of all the 5 fires in Los Angeles, there are hundreds of incarcerated firefighters, risking their lives to save us. They are on the Palisades Fire and Eaton fire in Pasadena working 24-hour shifts.”
She continued, expressing her admiration for the incarcerated firefighters’ bravery: “They get paid almost nothing, risk their lives, some have died, to prove to the community that they have changed and are now first responders. I see them as heroes. The incarcerated firefighters have been paid $1/hour to risk their lives, and this pay has been the same since 1984. It has never been raised with inflation. It’s never been raised when fires got worse and many died. This year there was an agreement to raise the incarcerated firefighter pay to $5/hour, but it got shot down last minute.”
Kim also tagged California Governor Gavin Newsom, urging him to review and raise the pay to a level that “honours” the firefighters’ sacrifices.
Earlier, Kim had reposted a message from her beauty brand, SKKN, which showed support for those affected by the fires. The brand pledged to donate a substantial amount to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, as well as providing clothing, socks, and underwear to a nonprofit that assists children and families in need.
On the entertainment front, Kim will soon appear in the upcoming season of The Kardashians, set to release its sixth season.
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