US Edition
'A New Reality': Price Tag for LA Fires Pegged at $65 Billion, Report Says
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 21 – Nearly $100 million raised by FireAid concerts was distributed to about 120 nonprofits, but many wildfire victims report receiving no direct aid, raising transparency and allocation concerns.
- On Jan. 30, 2025, two FireAid concerts at Los Angeles venues raised over $100 million, with star performers donating time, Circling the News reported.
- In early January, the Pacific Palisades enclave in Los Angeles was hit hardest when wildfires broke out, killing 30 people and destroying over 16,200 buildings.
- Official statements from the Annenberg Foundation say it distributed $50 million and $25 million to about 120 nonprofits, with no public record showing funds reaching displaced homeowners or families.
- Amid growing scrutiny, residents have called on Attorney General Rob Bonta to investigate, while Sue Pascoe and James Li uncovered a disconnect between donor intent and disbursement, and residents urge probes into diverted funds.
- Alongside rebuilding efforts, stakeholders are pressing for spending transparency, while officials have said the area is in various stages of rebuilding and hope residents may return by January 2026.
23 Articles
23 Articles
Wildfires in Los Angeles cost $65 billion, exposing shifting climate risks and economic impacts
Two January wildfires in Los Angeles County caused $65 billion in damages, making them the costliest fires in U.S. history and reshaping expectations for wildfire season.Jorge L. Ortiz reports for USA TODAY.In short:The Palisades and Eaton fires killed 30 people, destroyed over 16,200 buildings, and surpassed the 2018 Camp Fire as the most expensive wildfires on record.Their high costs stem partly from burning through some of the nation’s pricie…
Dems Caught RED-HANDED In MASSIVE New Scandal
A star-studded concert that reported raising around $100 million for victims of the fires that rocked Los Angeles earlier this year suddenly has little to report months later, and it’s unclear whether any of that money actually made it to the thousands of victims. Investigative reporter Sue Pascoe uncovered that much of the money, raised at the behest of California’s biggest Democrats, was quietly funneled to a plethora of nonprofits that report…
Over $100 Million Was Donated to California Fire Victims, Victims Received NOTHING - Geller Report
Yes, nothing. The devastating aftermath of the Palisades and Eaton fires made national and worldwide news with more than 2,000 homes/businesses destroyed and 30 killed. click here. Two FireAid concerts with live streams were held at the Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum on January 30 in Los Angeles. An A-list of performers donated their time to raise money for fire victims. More than $100 million came through donations. This editor reached out to th…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 88% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
