Additional Coverage:
- Billionaires And Celebrities Pledge Aid To Los Angeles Fire Victims: Here’s Who Has Donated So Far (newsbreak.com)
Los Angeles Wildfires Spark Celebrity Support
As wildfires rage across Los Angeles County, celebrities have stepped up to offer financial and material aid to victims. Disney has pledged $15 million, while Paramount, Apple, FanDuel, and Fox Corp. have also made significant donations.
Paris Hilton, whose home was destroyed, has launched an emergency fund with an initial $100,000 donation. Jared Isaacman has pledged to match the first $1 million donated to his company’s relief campaign.
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla, along with Daniel Lubetzky, are also donating to relief efforts. Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest have pledged $1 million, and Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have made monetary donations, provided supplies, and encouraged support for organizations aiding victims.
The NFL, actresses Halle Berry and Sharon Stone, and former “Real Housewives” star Bethenny Frankel are among those contributing. Over $2.5 million has been raised for the California Community Foundations Wildlife Recovery Fund.
Key Facts:
- Five major fires are burning in the Los Angeles area, including the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire.
- The Palisades Fire has burned over 21,500 acres, while the Eaton Fire has burned over 14,000 acres.
- At least 10 people have died since the fires began.
- The average home price in the impacted Pacific Palisades area is $3 million.