WASHINGTON ― On Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced that the Los Angeles residence of his son Hunter Biden is located in an area affected by severe wildfires, though it appears to have been spared destruction after earlier concerns that it was gone.

The president indicated that the situation concerning Hunter Biden’s home, which he shares with his spouse, Melissa Cohen Biden, remains uncertain.

Biden described the wildfires, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, as “astonishing” following a briefing with local fire officials at a fire station in Santa Monica, California.

“There’s only one positive note. My son lives in this area. They received a notification yesterday indicating their house had likely burned to the ground. Today, it seems it might still be intact. They are not sure yet,” Biden stated.

Last month, Biden granted a pardon to Hunter Biden for federal tax evasion and gun offenses in a move that sparked controversy just before the end of his term. In an exclusive discussion with YSL News this week, he mentioned that Hunter, who has battled addiction, has maintained sobriety for almost six years.

As Biden was on his way to the fire briefing, his motorcade passed by a Los Angeles hospital, where his granddaughter, Naomi Biden—Hunter’s daughter—had just welcomed her first child.

“The good news is that I’m now a great-grandfather,” Biden announced. “A baby girl weighing 10 pounds and 4 ounces,” he added, quickly correcting himself. “Actually, a baby boy.”

“So, I’m going to remember this day for many reasons, some of which are not the best,” Biden remarked.

Biden was in Los Angeles for a previously scheduled White House function to celebrate the establishment of two national monuments. However, that event was called off due to the ongoing wildfires. After the briefing, Biden returned to Washington aboard Air Force One.

During the briefing, alongside California Governor Gavin Newsom, Biden announced he has instructed the Defense Department to quickly deploy more firefighters and equipment, mentioning the arrival of 10 Navy helicopters from San Diego, among other support measures.

“We are doing everything we can and will continue until these fires are contained, and to assist with recovery efforts, making sure you can return to normal life,” Biden emphasized. “It will be a long and challenging road ahead.”