Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, has conveyed that the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles are “heartbreaking,” announcing the company’s intention to contribute financially to the recovery efforts.
These multiple wildfires across Los Angeles have resulted in at least five fatalities, displacing over 130,000 residents from their homes, with concerns that the situation may deteriorate further.
According to BBC News, the fires are still raging out of control.
Despite tireless efforts from firefighters, the most significant fires are not contained – with current weather patterns and the effects of climate change likely to exacerbate the situation for the next few days.
Over 137,000 individuals have had to evacuate, many taking only essential belongings.
Authorities have reported that at least five individuals have lost their lives, with their remains discovered near the Eaton Fire; however, the exact cause of death is still under investigation.
Like the even more extensive Palisades Fire, the Eaton Fire continues to burn without containment. Meanwhile, the newly ignited Sunset Fire poses a significant threat to the renowned Hollywood Hills.
More than 1,000 structures, including homes, schools, and businesses along the famous Sunset Boulevard, have been reported destroyed. A fire ecologist highlighted to the BBC that “entire neighborhoods… have been obliterated.”
In response, Cook tweeted about the tragedy and confirmed Apple’s donation.
The destruction caused by the fires in Los Angeles is devastating. My heartfelt gratitude goes out to the brave firefighters, first responders, and all those lending a hand for their heroic actions. Apple will be making a donation to aid the victims and the recovery initiatives taking place.
While Apple typically does not disclose the specific amounts of their disaster-related donations, it is believed that their contributions are quite significant.
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