Newsom claims he was ‘physically’ in middle of fight against LA fires after claiming hair ‘literally burst’

NY Post ^ | January 5, 2026 | Annie Gaus

[Twotone]

California Gov. Gavin Newsom claims he was “physically in the midst” of firefighting efforts during 2025’s Los Angeles wildfires — months after claiming his hair “literally burst” during the inferno.

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“And I was there just a few hours after the fire, and was there physically in the midst of the firefighting as I went up into the foothills and experienced firsthand what our first responders were dealing with.”

The governor previously told podcaster Shawn Ryan he was so close to the fires after they ignited on Jan. 7, 2025 that his famous slicked-back mane “literally burst” after a smoldering ember landed in his hair.

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Video provided by the governor’s office didn’t show the exact moment, but a CAL FIRE deputy director told The Post he “smacked or brushed’ an ember that had fallen into Newsom’s hair.

[Twotone]

What an *ss!

[SpaceBar]

He needs to pee in a cup.

[DFG]

Hair gel is flammable.

[CondoleezzaProtege]

Uh huh...

Remember this woman that caught him while he was supposedly surveying the damage.

https://youtu.be/IFzQIuYGwR0?si=8UfQujtE26Mgoq_N

[blackdog]

Shades of “taking sniper fire”, courtesy of the Hildabeast.

[BenLurkin]

Much faggotry, he exhibits.

[gundog]

He believes it, too. Cocaine is a helluva drug.

[madison10]

Sure thing, you smarmy putz. (Newsom)

[Red Badger]

[BipolarBob]

LIAR! LIAR! Hair on fire.

[GrandJediMasterYoda]

California seems to be just like New York- They vote these lunatics into office then they complain about it when the sh** hits the fan.

I saw a video today of people in Manhattan NYC complaining about the Islamic call to prayer being blasted 5 times a day which they claim only started happening after Mamdani took office. Wellll, WHY did you vote for him??

They elect DeBlasio, they complained about him - then reelected him, they complained about Cuomo, then reelected him now they are doing the same with Mamdani. These people are masochists.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

[wbslws]

Gavie should be more careful as that oil in his hair would act like a wick.

[BenLurkin]

Mayor Ralph Perk, Cleveland Ohio. 1976

[kawhill]

Brylcreem, remember Gavin, a little dab will do ya.

[norwaypinesavage]

Brylcreem is highly flammable, especially in large quantities.

[Toespi]

I swear, for sure it was going to be Babylon Bee.

[Red Badger]

Someone showed him a crucifix?...........

[FirstFlaBn]

A big step down from Slick Willie’s aptitude for (transparently) lying.

[Vendome]

OMG

Make it stop...