Deadly wildfires sweeping Los Angeles have forced more than 100,000 residents to evacuate, including artists who are seeking funding to repair and ultimately repair the damage. Included. Diiv’s friend Zachary Cole Smith after his home, car, music equipment, and other possessions were destroyed, forcing him to evacuate his home with his pregnant wife and 2-year-old son. has launched a GoFundMe. Indie rapper Fat Tony is also raising money after losing his Altadena home and belongings in the fire. “I am not alone in suffering in this moment, and my heart goes out to everyone in our city who is facing loss,” he wrote, adding that although he does not have renters insurance, he does have surplus insurance. He added that he plans to donate the funds to the Pasadena Humane Society.
Both Mr. Smith’s campaign and Mr. Fat Tony’s campaign exceeded their respective goals of $30,000 and $20,000. Other safe evacuees include Grimes, Cher, Hand Habits, and Machine Drum, who wrote on their Instagram stories, “I had to evacuate my crib. I’m safe with my loved ones. My dog is safe. To all those who have lost their homes, to this issue. For all those who are suffering, my heart aches for you and I am praying for all of us and I send all my love to you and yours. If you must, evacuate immediately. Don’t hesitate.”
Fotai wrote on his Instagram Story that he fled but his home was “100% gone,” along with Dawes student Taylor Goldsmith and his wife Mandy Moore, who fled before the home was destroyed. also shared the same fate. Meanwhile, Diane Warren said her beachfront home of 30 years was completely destroyed. The fire in Malibu also spread to Harbor Studios. The studio’s recent work includes parts of Nicki Minaj’s “Pink Friday 2” and Doja Cat’s “Scarlett.” The studio’s founder, Zach Brandon, posted on Instagram that he has already begun planning a rebuild.
On a fundraising page for Zachary Cole Smith, the family wrote in an update Thursday morning: I really can’t believe it. We are just one of many, many families who lost their homes today. Some of the deepest kindness we have experienced today has come from other families who have also lost their homes. It brought us a lot of sadness because we weren’t alone, but it also brought a strange sense of comfort and community. ”
Events canceled in the Los Angeles area include the Rod Wave concert at the Intuit Dome and filming for “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The Critics’ Choice Awards, scheduled for Sunday, have been postponed, and the Academy Award nominations, scheduled for January 17, have also been postponed. Due to the closure of the voting period, the announcement was also postponed for two days.
The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Tyler, The Creator, Sky Ferreira, Amber Coffman, Cat Power, Michael Stipe, and many other artists have not disclosed their status but have been affiliated with the LAFD Foundation, California Community A network that shares links to resources such as Foundation, Mutual Aid LA and more. Billie Eilish connected with the Los Angeles Fire Department, writing on her Instagram Story, “What’s happening in Los Angeles right now is so scary and devastating.” For the latest information on emergency evacuations, visit Los Angeles County’s emergency page.
