The one-night-only event supported Southern California areas hit by wildfires. Some of music's biggest stars united on Thursday to support Southern California communities impacted by the wildfires earlier this month. In addition to the musical performances, first responders were honored, including a firefighter who fought the fires while his own home was burning. Comedian Billy Crystal brought levity to the event, sharing jokes while wearing the same clothes he said he wore when he evacuated his own home, which was also destroyed in the fires.
The Los Angeles wildfires , which devastated the communities of the Pacific Palisades, Altadena and the Castaic Area, have killed at least 29 people and destroyed thousands of structures. The Eaton Fire north of Pasadena also began on Jan. According to the FireAid website, contributions made to FireAid will be distributed "under the advisement of the Annenberg Foundation," a philanthropic foundation dedicated to addressing critical issues, which will "help coordinate a team to direct funds for greatest impact.
Steve Ballmer, former Microsoft CEO and current owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, and his wife, Connie, also pledged to match that donation and all donations made during the live broadcast of FireAid. It's just for tonight, it's just for you," she said before performing. Time is a healer. Log In. Stream on. By Angeline Jane Bernabe. January 31, , AM. FireAid benefit concert for those affected by LA fires: Everything to know.
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