Beyonce’s foundation donates $2,500,000 to LA fire relief
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Beyonce is donating $2.5million (£2.1m) to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. The singer, 43, announced the money will be given to the LA Fire Relief Fund through her BeyGOOD Foundation. The fires, which have been burning since January 7, have destroyed an estimated 10,000 buildings including affluent suburbs, churches, Hollywood film locations and a school whose alumni include Will.i.am and Forest Whitaker.
![[Beyoncé RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR - New York]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GettyImages-1580023746.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
The number of confirmed deaths has risen to 24 people at time of writing. Officials previously said 11 people had died, but that they expected it to rise as cadaver dogs search through decimated areas that were previously unsearchable. More people remain missing, and authorities have established a centre where people can report their loved ones missing and seek updates.
![[BeyGOOD, a public charity foundation founded by Beyonce Knowles-Carter, announces on Jan. 12, 2025: Los Angeles we stand with you. BeyGOOD is taking action by announcing the LA Fire Relief Fund with a donation of 2.5 million dollars. The fund is earmarked to aid families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who lost their homes, and to churches and community centers to address the immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires. To show your support for the impacted families and to learn more about BeyGOOD?s mission, please visit https://beygood.org]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_235813003-b0ad.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
A message posted on Beyonce’s charity’s Instagram page stated: ‘Los Angeles we stand with you. BeyGOOD is taking action by announcing the LA Fire Relief Fund with a donation of 2.5 million dollars. ‘The fund is earmarked to aid families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who lost their homes, and to churches and community centers to address the immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires.’.
![[Jennifer Garner on the news looking emotional]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_235596627-e5b4.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Other major corporations in the entertainment industry have also pledged money for fire relief, including the Walt Disney Company which pledged $15m (£12.3m) to help rebuild communities effected by the fires. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video.
![[Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ( Duchess of Sussex )were at the Pasadena Convention Center meeting with first responders and victims of the Eaton Fire. 10th Jan 2025 Credit KCAL NEWS Image from YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KWt89qL008]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_235615159-ba55-e1736751523968.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
