Meghan Markle defies 'disaster tourist' backlash as she cuts casual figure to help LA fire victims

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The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, was recently seen assisting in relief efforts for the victims of the Los Angeles fires, as shown in an Instagram reel by the Altadena Teen Girls Fire Recovery Fund - one of the worst hit areas by the devastating fires.

In the video posted on the Recovery Fund’s social media, Meghan appears in casual attire, clad in black leggings, a matching T-shirt, trainers, and an LA-branded baseball cap, arriving with bags full of donations.Additionally, she is captured sharing an embrace with a volunteer.

Not long after Prince Harry and his wife were spotted at a Pasadena food distribution hub, this generous act received fierce criticism from actress Justine Bateman who labelled the couple "disaster tourists".Reports indicate that Meghan's visit occurred on Monday, during which she contributed new clothing and beauty products, stayed to have lunch, conversed with affected families, and even supported the young girls in their charitable endeavour.

Last week, 14-year-old Avery Colvert from Pasadena set up the Altadena Teen Girls Fire Recovery Fund to gather clothes, beauty products, and haircare items for young teens affected by the fires.