“Let that sink in”: Alijah Arenas’ mom Laura Govan writes an exasperated update on LA fire on IG

Laura Govan, ex-wife of three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas and mother of Alijah Arenas, took to Instagram to give her take on the Los Angeles wildfire. The wildfire started within an area of 20 acres but spread rapidly to more than 200 acres in just 20 minutes.

Govan shared an exasperated update, talking about the high taxes and the lack of water in the fire hydrants to take out the fire:

Alijah Arenas’ mom Laura Govan writes an exasperated update on LA fire on IG (Image: IG/lauramgovan)

"Imagine paying California taxes, LA taxes, and high property taxes... only to find no water in the fire hydrants. Let that sink in," she stated in her story.

Talent manager Travis Wilson collaborated with American rapper 'The Game' to help provide a home for the affected families. Laura Govan also took to her Instagram to reshare their story:

Alijah Arenas’ mom Laura Govan shares talent manager Travis Wilson's story to help families affected by LA fire (Image: IG/lauramgovan)

"Me & @travforthestars Are helping 10 families effected by the fires here get into @airbnb for a week free of charge 🙏🏾 Have the head of your household Dm @travforthestars Now for more details (Must have an identification or drivers license with address in the effected areas)," read the story.

UFC CEO Dana White also offered his help to the affected families, sharing Clark's County Firefighters' Instagram post which stated that they have sent units to assist in combating the fire:

UFC CEO Dana White commends firefighters and offer his help during LA fire

"Love this!!! Already called @joelombardonv Much respect to all first responders from Nevada and California. ANYTHING you need from Me or @ufc. We got you!" White captioned the story.

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Laura Govan's heartfelt wish to Eric Bellinger and wife La'Myia Good

R&B star Eric Bellinger and his wife La'Myia Good celebrated their anniversary on Jan. 6 and were congratulated by a heartfelt IG post by Govan. Mother of the Louisville Cardinals player Izela Arenas, Govan took to her Instagram story to congratulate the couple:

Laura Govan wishes Eric Bellinger and La'Myia Good on their anniversary (Image via Instagram/@.lauramgovan)

"Happy anniversary ❤️❤️ @ericbellinger @lamyiagood," Govan captioned the story.

Govan's kids are doing exceptionally well in basketball. Her elder daughter Izela Arenas plays college basketball for the Cardinals while her elder son Alijah Arenas reclassified to the 2025 Class.

Her younger daughter plays for Notre Dame High School and her younger son Aloni Arenas went viral after a video of him taking on a high school took the internet by storm.