Pop star Taylor Swift has described the wildfires devastating parts of Los Angeles as "heartbreaking to see".
The 35-year-old made the comments as she posted a list of organisations she has donated to, including the California Community Foundation Fund, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, and Los Angeles Regional Foodbank on her Instagram story.
Her post read: "The fires in California have devastated so many families and it has been heartbreaking to see these stories unfold," the US singer wrote on Instagram.
"So much suffering, loss and destruction, as many people embark on some of the most challenging times of their lives.
"There are also many amazing organisations and groups banding together to help these communities rebuild."
Swift previously made donations to hurricane relief efforts in Florida in October 2024, pledging $5 million (€4.8 million) to help victims "rebuild and recover".
The news follows Hollywood star Leonardo Di Caprio’s announcement that he was donating one million dollars (€971,000) to support "urgent needs and post-fire recovery efforts".
The Oscar-winning actor and environmentalist made a pledge in collaboration with his organisation, Re:wild, and its rapid response programme, after at least 25 people were killed and thousands of homes destroyed in the Californian disaster.
"The Los Angeles wildfires are devastating our city," Di Caprio wrote on his Instagram story.
The 50-year-old said the funds will support "urgent needs and post-fire recovery efforts" with initial aid immediately benefitting organisations including the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation and the World Central Kitchen.
It will also offer "organisations on the front lines providing much-needed resources to our first responders and firefighters, and the people, animals and communities who need it most".
The actor said his environmental conservation organisation was "uniquely positioned to respond to environmental disasters and emergencies" having co-founded it with a group of conservation scientists.
The donation from Di Caprio will also benefit the California Community Foundation’s wildlife recovery fund, which also saw a substantial pledge from Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria and her foundation this week.
The actress offered one million dollars (£819,000) to the organisation alongside the Latino Community Foundation (LCF), which she earmarked as part of the 50 million dollar (£41 million) Courage and Civility Award she received from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in March.
Longoria volunteered with the Global Empowerment Mission and visited World Central Kitchen’s Eaton Fire operations on Wednesday, while it appeared Foo Fighters star Dave Grohl celebrated his birthday making meals for displaced families with LA charity Feed The Streets.
Others who have donated funds are Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis and her family, who pledged one million dollars (£819,000) to those affected by the wildfires, as well as US superstar Beyoncé.
Source: Press Association
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