Rob Lowe suits up to battle Thomas Fire in Santa Barbara, feeds firefighter crew

Lake Schatz
Updated

The Thomas Fire in Santa Barbara has been blazing for the last two weeks, destroying more than 1000 structures in the process. The third largest fire in California’s history is still only about 45% contained, but has already cost authorities hundreds of hours of dangerous work and well over $130 million. While many residents have since evacuated their homes, actor Rob Lowe stayed behind on Sunday to fight the flames alongside some local firefighter heroes.

As TMZ reports, Lowe was spotted (above) joining the front lines, suited up and hose in hand. Later that evening, the former Parks and Recreation star then invited that same fire crew over to his home for a dinner of burgers and spaghetti as a token of his appreciation for all they’ve done for the community.

Check out more photos below courtesy of TMZ.

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screen shot 2017 12 18 at 1 25 59 pm Rob Lowe suits up to battle Thomas Fire in Santa Barbara, feeds firefighter crew

Lowe’s home, with the fire raging in the background

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screen shot 2017 12 18 at 1 26 21 pm Rob Lowe suits up to battle Thomas Fire in Santa Barbara, feeds firefighter crew

Firefighter crew dining in Lowe’s home

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screen shot 2017 12 18 at 1 26 30 pm Rob Lowe suits up to battle Thomas Fire in Santa Barbara, feeds firefighter crew

Lowe with the crew