Meghan Markle postpones the premiere of her Netflix series due to the fires and draws up an evacuation plan for her family

There are 24 fatalities from the fires that have been actively burning in Los Angeles for a week. More than 12,000 building structures have been reduced to rubble and ashes and 150,000 people have been evacuated. Faced with this scenario of destruction, Meghan Markle, a resident of Montecito in Los Angeles, has decided to postpone the premiere of her docuseries With lovewhich was scheduled for this Wednesday, January 15. This has been announced by the Netflix platform.

The launch of the series is delayed until March 4, according to the streaming giant. A postponement, in the words of the Duchess, “while we focus on the needs of all those who have suffered from the fires in my home state, California.”

The documentary series, which was recorded in Montecito where the Sussexes live with their children, Archie and Lilibet, shows us images of an idyllic, happy and comfortable life that is presented as an ode to Californian luxury. We see Meghan wearing a display of kitchen aprons. A homely and close image, far removed from photocalls and red carpets. The duchess kneads homemade focaccia, prepares a sponge cake with strawberries and pastries, works in the garden, goes to a nursery to choose her perfect floral centerpiece. Inspiring recipes and tips for an audience that loves exquisite taste, of hosting friends at home; Also, fond of decorating, cooking, caring for your pets and the garden.

The decision to delay With love, Meghan It was preceded by criticism, which failed to understand what sense it made to launch a series that projects that idyllic image in the midst of a climate catastrophe.

The evacuation plan

At the scene of the flames, it should be noted that, along with the fire crews in the area, a deployment of a thousand members of the National Guard has been implemented. Some 2,500 agents are working to put out the fires. Six outbreaks have been located. The main one is located in Palisades, which has already devastated 9,500 hectares. There is another in Eaton and Hurst and the other three remaining, in Lidia, Sunset and Kenneth, are controlled. In Montecito, in the event of evacuation, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have planned a quick exit roadmap that guarantees the safety of their children and minimizes the risks as much as possible, as published by some American media.