Oprah Spotted In Maui After Fires Occurred, Is Part Time Resident

Oprah Winfrey who is a part-time resident of Maui, visited several shelters after a massive fire occurred on the island.

Videos of Oprah in shelters talking to evacuees and handing out gifts to residents have gone viral.

An Oprah spokesperson stated, “Oprah has been to several local shelters to ask first-hand what was most needed.”

As of Saturday morning, the death toll in Maui County has reached 80 people with hundreds of more in the hospital seeking treatment.

Oprah Winfrey, a part-time resident of Maui, has been visiting shelters on the island and pledges continued support to people displaced by the wildfires. https://t.co/NP3h0jYGgh pic.twitter.com/2fix6QAFDl

— CNN (@CNN) August 11, 2023

CNN had these details to add:

Oprah Winfrey was spotted at shelters on Maui visiting with people displaced by the wildfires and bringing much needed supplies this week.

“Mahalo Nui Oprah for following through! She returned with cots, pillows, and toiletries for the people in the shelter in Wailuku. She even spent some time with the people there. It was very much appreciated,” local non-profit group Kāko’o Haleakalā posted on Instagram with video of Winfrey carrying pillows through crowds of people on cots and folding chairs.

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Winfrey, media mogul and former talk show host, owns property on the island, and her spokesperson confirmed to CNN she has been volunteering at emergency shelters.

“Oprah has been to several local shelters to ask first-hand what was most needed,” Oprah’s spokesperson said. “She then went to Walmart and Costco to shop for the items and brought them back. It is heart-breaking devastation.”

Hettrick said Winfrey plans to give more support “as it becomes clear which funds can be the most helpful for the short-term and long-term rebuilding.”

The wildfires in Maui have ravaged the island, killing over four dozen people. In particular, the fires have devastated Lahaina, a town on Maui.

It’s not the first time Winfrey has helped out in times of wildfires. In 2019, she opened a private road on her property in Maui to help people quickly escape a brush fire that broke out.

Oprah’s home was reportedly untouched by the blaze.

Oprah Winfrey, a Maui homeowner herself, is meeting with wildfire evacuees and providing them with much-needed supplies amid the “overwhelming” devastation. https://t.co/V6q9xmz9Rh pic.twitter.com/ByulxOvYSJ

— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) August 11, 2023

In recent months Oprah has made headlines for the wrong reasons.

Oprah's Spiritual Healer, Sentenced To 99 Years For Raping Girls, Accused of Baby Trafficking: https://t.co/U2FmPNKGFG

— illuminatibot (@iluminatibot) August 11, 2023

Per The People’s Voice:

Oprah’s personal spiritual healer, João de Deus or “John of God,” has been sentenced to an additional 99 years in prison after being found guilty of raping hundreds of women and young girls.

For decades, from his small town in Center-west Brazilian state of Goiás, João Teixeira de Faria built a worldwide reputation as a medium and faith healer.

Oprah Winfrey endorsed João de Deus on her talk show in 2012 after traveling all the way to Brazil to interview him, calling him “inspiring” and encouraging women to seek his help.