Jimmy Kimmel became emotional on Monday night as he addressed the devastating wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles.

"It has been a very scary, stressful, and strange week here in LA," Kimmel said during his monologue, his voice trembling. "This is where we work, live, and where our kids go to school." He revealed that his studio had to be evacuated last Wednesday due to the fires.

Kimmel shared footage of how dangerously close the flames came to the "Jimmy Kimmel Live" studio and highlighted the impact on his team. Many staff members had to flee their homes, with some losing them entirely.

“It’s been terrible,” he said, visibly emotional. “Everyone in this city knows someone—family, friends, colleagues, neighbors—whose house has been destroyed. And we don’t even know if it’s over yet.” He described the experience as “sickening, shocking, and awful.”

Despite the tragedy, Kimmel reflected on the resilience and kindness of the community. “In many ways, it’s also been a beautiful experience because we’ve seen people coming together to support each other,” he said. He praised those who, despite losing their own homes, volunteered to help others in need.

Kimmel also criticized President-elect Donald Trump for making "vile and irresponsible" remarks about the disaster. He condemned Trump’s comments about firefighters and emphasized the need to express gratitude instead.

"Tonight, I want to focus on thanking the men and women risking their lives for us," Kimmel said. He acknowledged the firefighters, including those who traveled from Maine to assist, as well as police, National Guard members, rescue workers, doctors, nurses, EMTs, and pilots working long shifts.

“Thank God for all of you,” Kimmel said.

He also expressed gratitude to local media and shared a personal anecdote about housing 19 people and four dogs during the evacuations, showcasing the spirit of solidarity during this challenging time.