In the massive wildfire, 1,200 acre fire burned down several properties on the estate including Galecki's ranch, which was reportedly his getaway place, located 190 miles from L.A.
- Jun 28, 2017
AceShowbiz - Johnny Galecki's San Luis Obispo ranch burned to the ground on Monday night, June 26 when a massive wildfire ravaged about 1,600 acres of land in California's Central Coast. The ranch was reportedly Galecki's getaway place, located 190 miles from Los Angeles.
According to TMZ, 1,200 acre fire burned down the ranch and other properties on the estate. Fire officials reported that dozens of residents in the area had been forced to evacuate. The recent report suggested that 60|percent| of the fire had been contained, adding that evacuation orders would be lifted for "residents only" at 7 P.M. local time.
Speaking to TMZ on Tuesday, June 27, "The Big Bang Theory" actor expressed his condolences for other victims of the fire. "My heart goes out to all in the area who are also experiencing loss from this vicious fire, the threat of which we live with constantly--which may seem crazy to some, but we do so because living in our beautiful, rural area makes it worthwhile," Galecki said.
"It's never the structures that create a community--it's the people. And if the people of Santa Margarita have taught me anything it's that, once the smoke has cleared, literally and figuratively, it's a time to reach out and rebuild," the actor went on saying.
"We've done it before, and will need to do it together again, and it will make our community even closer and stronger. Endless thanks to CalFire and the Sheriff's Office," he concluded. "I know you guys are fighting the good fight to keep us safe. So very relieved no one has been hurt."
#HillIC (update) still holding between 1200 and 1500 acres and now 40% contained. Fresh crews will be back on the line this morning. pic.twitter.com/G8vUW4ynrX
— CAL FIRE SLO (@CALFIRE_SLO) June 27, 2017
Galecki reportedly hasn't seen the ranch since it burned down, but plans to return to the ranch as soon as road closures are lifted to salvage any remaining keepsake.
