Taylor Swift Speaks Out About 'Heartbreaking' L.A. Fires, Encourages Fans to Donate: 'So Much Suffering, Loss and Destruction'

Mar. 15, 2025

Taylor Swift in 2023.Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty

Taylor Swiftis helping those in need amid theLos Angeles firesdevastating California.

“The fires in California have devastated so many families, and it’s been heartbreaking to see the stories unfold. So much suffering, loss, and destruction,” she wrote on her Instagram Stories.

“As many people embark on some of the most challenging times of their lives, there are also many amazing organizations and groups banding together to help these communities rebuild.”

Taylor Swift/Instagram Stories.Taylor Swift/Instagram

Taylor Swift/Instagram

Swift then listed and tagged organizations she’s donated to, adding: “If you feel compelled or able to donate, please do.”

211 LA, the California Community Foundation Relief, Direct Relief, the Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation, the Los Angeles Unified School Distract Education Foundation Emergency Relief Fund, MusiCares and the Pasadena Educational Foundation Eaton Fires Response Fund were also groups Swift contributed to.

Taylor Swift in New York in September 2024.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Kevin Mazur/Getty

Swift is no stranger to helping those in need. In October,she donated $5 million for Hurricane Helene and Milton relief.

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In December 2023, she gave$1 million to Tenn. residents following a deadly tornadoto the Tennessee Emergency Response Fund at the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

Throughout herEras Tour, Swift also donated to food banks in cities such asDetroit,TampaandGlendale, Ariz.as well asthe United Kingdom.

Taylor Swift in Toronto in November 2024.Emma McIntyre/TAS24/Getty

Emma McIntyre/TAS24/Getty

The Los Angeles fires began on Tuesday, Jan. 7 and have grown due to strong winds and dry vegetation. They have sent tens of thousands of residents evacuating for safety as the fires spread acres and destroyed thousands of buildings and homes.

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source: people.com