American singer Beyoncé Knowles, known professionally simply as Beyoncé, has extended her support to families affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires through a generous donation through her charity.
The singer's BeyGood Foundation announced Sunday that it would contribute $2.5 million to provide aid to those affected by the disaster.
Funds will go to BeyGood's Los Angeles Fire Relief Fund, established to support families in need amid the destruction caused by the fires.
“We Los Angeles are with you. The fund is intended to help families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who lost their homes, and churches and community centers to address the immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires,” a post on the foundation's page said.
The wildfires, which broke out on January 7 due to high winds, have devastated the Los Angeles area, claiming at least 24 lives and destroying thousands of properties, authorities reported Sunday. The disaster has attracted widespread attention and several Hollywood celebrities have stepped forward to offer help.
Beyoncé's own family has not been spared from the tragedy. On Friday, her mother, Tina Knowles, revealed that her beloved Malibu bungalow was destroyed in the fires.
In an Instagram post, Tina shared, “This is what I was looking at on my birthday last weekend from my little water bungalow in Malibu! It was my favorite place, my sanctuary, my sacred Happy Place. Now it's gone!! “God bless all the brave men and women of our fire department who risked their lives in dangerous conditions.”
Expressing regret, he added: “This could have been much worse without the dedication of disaster workers and first responders. I am very sad for the people who lost all five members of their family. My deepest prayers are with you!!!!!!
“For the people who lost their homes and belongings, I can only imagine what it feels like to lose property and everything you worked so hard and sacrificed so much to own! My heart and deepest prayers are with you all.”
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