Actor Leonardo DiCaprio announced on his networks that he was donating one million dollars to support the victims of the Los Angeles forest fires.
Leonardo DiCaprio is mobilizing in his turn. The 50-year-old actor revealed on Wednesday (January 15) his intention to donate $1 million to the Los Angeles fire relief fund. An announcement that the star made via the story of her Instagram account. “The Los Angeles wildfires are devastating our city,” noted the “Wolf of Wall Street” interpreter before adding: “I am committed to paying one million dollars in partnership with the emergency program of (the NGO editor’s note) Rewild to support both urgent needs and recovery efforts after the fire.
“The initial assistance will immediately benefit the LA Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation, World Central Kitchen, California Community Foundation, Pasadena Humane Society and SoCal Fire Fund – organizations that are providing much-needed resources to our first responders and firefighters, as well as to the people, animals and communities who need them most,” detailed the Oscar-winning actor and environmental activist, who earlier this week spoke elsewhere found under the fire of criticism for having fled aboard a highly polluting private jet from the dramatic fires ravaging Los Angeles.
Firefighters were still trying to contain these fires on Wednesday January 15, according to AFP, benefiting from a little respite thanks to a calm in the winds. Since Tuesday January 7, the outskirts of the city have been ravaged by flames, causing the death of at least 24 people and the destruction of more than 12,000 homes.
In recent days, in addition to Leonardo DiCaprio, several Hollywood stars have been actively involved in helping the victims of the fires. Beyoncé announced a $2.5 million donation. Actress Jamie Lee Curtis, Paris Hilton, Eva Longoria, Hailey Bieber also got their hands on the wallet.
Major studios such as Disney and Warner Bros. also announced to donate fifteen million dollars. The Amazon, Comcast and Netflix platforms have each committed to paying 10 million. Among the new contributors, YouTube and Google also promised on Wednesday January 15 to distribute 15 million dollars, reported the American press.
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