Taylor Swift and Celebrities Rally Support for Los Angeles Wildfire Relief
The Los Angeles wildfires have caused widespread devastation, prompting significant donations and relief efforts from celebrities, corporations, and organizations.
- The Los Angeles wildfires have burned over 40,000 acres, destroyed more than 12,000 homes and businesses, and claimed at least 25 lives, with thousands still displaced.
- Taylor Swift donated to 10 organizations aiding wildfire victims and encouraged her 282 million Instagram followers to contribute to relief efforts.
- Major donations include $15 million each from Disney and the Ballmer Group, $10 million from Netflix, Amazon, and Comcast, and $2.5 million from Beyoncé's BeyGOOD Foundation.
- A benefit concert, FireAid, featuring artists like Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, and Stevie Nicks, is scheduled for January 30 to raise funds for rebuilding and recovery.
- Celebrities such as Jamie Lee Curtis, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Paris Hilton have also made significant contributions, while local sports teams and corporations provide additional support.