Beyoncé donates staggering $2.5 million to LA fires relief efforts

Southern California has faced devastating fires in recent days and Beyoncé's charity BeyGOOD has now announced its LA Fire Relief Fund to support families affected by them

A charity founded by Beyoncé has announced an LA fires relief fund and a $2.5million donation.

Fires began in parts of Los Angeles on Tuesday last week and have devastated the state in the days since. The death toll has already reached double figures and thousands of homes are believed to have been damaged in the region.

The ongoing blazes have prompted reaction from a number of celebrities - some of whom live in southern California - and there have been fundraising efforts for people affected. BeyGOOD - established by Beyoncé, 43, in 2013 - announced its own LA Fire Relief Fund on Tuesday morning.

The charity has shared that the relief fund aims to help families in Altadena and Pasadena, which are two areas that have been affected by the fires. It suggested that the fund has been set-up with a donation of $2.5 million - roughly £2 million.

The news was shared with fans by BeyGOOD through its Instagram account. The post began: "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 charity went on to discuss its aim for the funds, stating that it will support families who have lost their homes, as well as community centres and churches. It said: "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."

BeyGOOD was founded by Beyoncé in 2013 to "support people and programs worldwide," including with disaster relief, education, housing and mental health. The charity's website adds that in the decade since then, it has supported numerous causes, including those affected by the Flint Water Crisis and mental health wellness services during the Covid pandemic.

Amid the ongoing fires this month, it was reported last night that the California Department of Foresty and Fire Protection has warned that southern California is "facing critical fire weather through Wednesday". Their post read: "Southern California is facing critical fire weather through Wednesday. Life-threatening winds and dangerously low humidity are forecast for much of Southern California - from Ventura to San Diego - creating a significant risk of rapid fire spread. The winds will cause increased fire activity."

The department also gave several tips to help "reduce the risk of new fire," such as avoiding mowing or trimming dry grass on windy days and not parking on dry grass. The advice also included completely extinguishing campfires and reporting "suspicious activity to help prevent arson".

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