Okay. Keep thinking that. I'll view it in another way.
Keep in mind that she is from the ultra-liberal part of the spectrum, and that whatever she lost in this fire will be easily replaced (with the exception of personal effects), as opposed to what someone of lesser means would face in a similar situation. So, no, I don't think she was just reacting due to shock. There was intention in her comment.
Could you imagine during WWII a Hollywood actor saying "At least I don't have a kid on Guadalcanal."
Some of you people just must lead miserable lives, spending all your time trying to find something to offend you.