Jamie Lee Curtis Donates $1 Million To L.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts
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Jamie Lee Curtis has committed $1 million from her family's foundation to support the response to the severe wildfires affecting Los Angeles.
On Instagram, Thursday, Curtis shared: “As the fire still rages on and @calfire @losangelesfiredepartment and all the available first responders and agencies involved in fighting fire and saving lives are still hard at work and neighbors and friends are banding together to save each other, my husband and I and our children have pledged $1 million from our Family Foundation to start a fund of support for our great city and state and the great people who live and love there.”
She added, “I'm in communication with Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass and Senator Schiff as to where those funds need to be directed for the most impact.”
During an appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, an emotional Curtis discussed the widespread destruction in areas like Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and Santa Monica. “As you know, where I live is on fire right now… The entire city of Pacific Palisades is burning. I flew here last night, I was on the plane, started getting texts and it’s fucking gnarly, you guys. It’s just a catastrophe in Southern California. Obviously, there have been horrific fires in many places. This is literally where I live. Everything: the market I shop in. The schools my kids go to. Friends, many, many, many, many, many friends now have lost their homes. It’s a really awful situation.”
The fires, which ignited in Pacific Palisades on Tuesday morning, have necessitated the evacuation of over 30,000 people and scorched approximately 15,800 acres. Currently, firefighters are combating six major fires, including the Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, and Woodley fires, across Los Angeles County. An evacuation order for the Hollywood Hills area has recently been rescinded.
The disaster has resulted in five fatalities and the destruction of over 1,000 buildings.
Several industry events have been postponed or canceled as a result, including movie premieres and nomination announcements for both the Academy Awards and the Producers Guild Awards.
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