The Palisades fire has been wreaking havoc lately. Scouring through Eastern California, the wildfire has been termed the most destructive one in the history of Los Angeles County. As per the reports, tens of thousands of structures have been reduced to ashes. More than 30,000 people have been forced to evacuate their houses.
With such widespread destruction breaking the backbone of LA County, several organizations have taken initiatives to help those affected. In a recent announcement, the Los Angeles Clippers’ Intuit Dome will be hosting a Benefit Concert to collect funds for the welfare of the ones who suffered significant damage. The show is scheduled for January 30, 2025. However, no further details have yet been provided about the concert.
The official X handle of Intuit Dome posted, “FireAid, a Benefit Concert for Wildfire Victims is set for January 30th at Intuit Dome.”
FireAid, a Benefit Concert for Wildfire Victims is set for January 30th at Intuit Dome.
— Intuit Dome (@IntuitDome) January 10, 2025
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🔗: https://t.co/CEixUOhTGB pic.twitter.com/JEQzS8tJjw
Meanwhile, this is not the only initiative to address the carnage the wildfire has left behind. Several other sporting institutions have also devised ways of supporting the community.
More Support Coming Up For The Palisades Victims
There is still confusion about what caused the wildfire to ignite. According to a report from Cal Fire, the actual reason is still unknown. However, the experts have held the strong winds coming from Santa Ana responsible for the fire’s rapid growth eastwards.
Fire tornado’s spinning up on Mandeville Canyon as palisades fire breaches the ridge towards Encino. Wild stuff. pic.twitter.com/fsCGVUmwSe
— Bo H (@DBoHi_C) January 11, 2025
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Trying to provide relief, the US Olympic and Paralympics Committee has promised to stand behind the affected athletes. USA Swimming, too, has announced setting up Disaster Relief Grants to cater to the needs of the swimmers who became victims of the tragic incident. Thus, with the USA in a grim state at the moment, it remains to be seen how fast Los Angeles County can cope with the situation.
