US singer Beyoncé has postponed a teased announcement because of the "devastation" of the California wildfires that has seen thousands of homes destroyed and communities ravaged.
The 43-year-old superstar, whose BeyGood foundation has donated $2.5 million (€2.4 million) to Los Angeles relief efforts, had previously said she would reveal something on Tuesday – which fans have speculated is a tour or album.
It came as officials warned that winds scattering ash could threaten the progress made so far on the infernos that have sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their properties.
On Instagram, Beyonce wrote: "The January 14th announcement will be postponed to a later date due to the devastation caused by the ongoing wildfires around areas of Los Angeles.
"I continue to pray for healing and rebuilding for the families suffering from trauma and loss.
"We are so blessed to have brave first responders who continue to work tirelessly to protect the Los Angeles community."
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Rock band Nine Inch Nails were about to make a tour announcement, and also said this would be deferred.
On Instagram, they wrote: "Since some dates and information about our world tour have leaked we are confirming that yes we will be touring and will provide more details soon.
"We are all watching the devastation that is unfolding in California and have paused our announcement while people try to deal with all that is happening."
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On Sunday, the BeyGood foundation Instagram account said it has launched the LA Fire Relief Fund, which "is earmarked to aid families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who lost their homes, and to churches and community centres to address the immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires".
Founded in 2013, the charity concentrates on economic equity, by "supporting marginalised and under-resourced programmes", according to its mission statement.
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Other celebrities who have donated funds include Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria and her foundation, the Screen Actors Guild, the Recording Academy and MusiCares, and Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis and her family – who have all pledged one million dollars each to those affected by the wildfires.
US reality star Paris Hilton launched an emergency fund to support families who have been displaced, after she watched her Malibu home "burn to the ground on live TV".
Actors Mel Gibson, Miles Teller, Jeff Bridges, Billy Crystal, Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg are also among the Hollywood stars who have lost their homes.
The fires have thrown Hollywood’s awards season into disarray, with the Critics Choice Awards and Producers Guild Awards nominations among the events postponed.
The Oscars nominations have also been delayed for a second time, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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