Sony donates $5 million to help those affected by the California fires

By: Nastya Bobkova | yesterday, 06:03
Sony invests $5 million in California's recovery from wildfires Sony supports California with $5 million for wildfire recovery. Source: Reuters

Sony Group Corporation has announced a $5 million donation to support emergency relief and recovery efforts in response to the massive wildfires that are raging in Southern California.

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The funds will go to charities that support rescuers, provide assistance to affected communities, and implement programmes to support the company's employees.

Sony Group Corporation's Chairman and CEO, President, COO and CFO said:

"Los Angeles has been the home of our entertainment business for more than 35 years. Through our thousands of employees, partners and friends, we have a strong connection to this community. We will continue to work with local leaders to determine how the Sony Group can best support the relief and recovery efforts in the coming days. Our thoughts are with those affected by this terrible situation."

The largest fire is located in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood, one of the most prestigious and expensive areas where celebrities live. The fire has already destroyed more than a thousand buildings and thousands more remain under threat. More than 30,000 people have been evacuated from the disaster area, with a total of more than 100,000 people ordered to evacuate.

The death toll from the disaster has now reached 24. Local authorities predict that there will be many more as the fire, which almost completely destroyed Pacific Palisades, is still raging. According to experts, the flames threaten the exclusive Brentwood neighbourhood, home to the world-famous Getty Centre art museum.

In response to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Apple has also announced financial assistance to rebuild the city and support the victims. Although Apple does not disclose the exact amount of the donation or the recipient of the aid, the company has previously supported various organisations involved in disaster recovery.

Source: Sony