Los Angeles Wildfires: Community Rallies, Kimmel Converts Studio for Aid, Snoop Dogg Plans Benefit Concert

January 14, 2025
Los Angeles Wildfires: Community Rallies, Kimmel Converts Studio for Aid, Snoop Dogg Plans Benefit Concert
  • The wildfires that began on January 7, 2025, have wreaked havoc in Los Angeles, displacing thousands and destroying homes.

  • As of today, three major wildfires are threatening the area: the Pacific Palisades fire, which has burned 24,000 acres and is 17% contained, the Eaton fire at 14,000 acres and 35% contained, and the Hurst fire, which is 800 acres and 97% contained.

  • Reflecting on the past week, Kimmel described it as a 'sickening, shocking, awful experience,' but he praised the heroism of first responders, including firefighters and emergency personnel.

  • He expressed gratitude to firefighters from Los Angeles and beyond, including responders from Mexico and Canada, for their relentless efforts in battling the blazes.

  • In a show of community solidarity, Kimmel converted his studio's parking lot into a donation center for essential items, which will remain open until January 17.

  • A donation center has also been established at the El Capitan Theater, further supporting those affected by the fires.

  • Kimmel's show featured musical guests Snoop Dogg and Dawes, who both shared messages of solidarity and support for the Los Angeles community.

  • Dawes performed their song 'Time Spent in Los Angeles,' which resonated deeply given the current crisis.

  • Snoop Dogg revealed that while his family is safe, many he considers family have lost everything in the fires.

  • He also mentioned potential plans for a benefit concert to raise funds for wildfire victims, emphasizing that all proceeds would go to those affected.

  • Kimmel shared a humorous anecdote about a producer's son who packed eight pairs of boxer shorts and baby teeth for evacuation, highlighting the innocence of children amid chaos.

  • Kimmel encouraged viewers to support local organizations and first responders, urging them to donate through platforms like SupportLAFD.org.

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