Taylor Swift Reacts to ‘Heartbreaking’ L.A. Wildfires

Taylor Swift has donated to multiple causes helping individuals displaced by the wildfires in Los Angeles.

“The fires in California have devastated so many families and it’s been heartbreaking to see these stories unfold,” Swift, 35, wrote via Instagram Stories on Thursday, January 16. “So much suffering, loss and destruction. As so many people embark on some of the most challenging times of their lives, there are also many amazing organizations and groups banding together to help these communities rebuild.”

Swift further provided a list of the nonprofits she sent donations to including 211 LA, the California Community Foundation Fund, Direct Relief, Habitat for Humanity, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, MusicCares and more.

Swift concluded, “If you feel compelled or able to donate, please do.”

A string of wildfires broke out in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of L.A. on January 7, quickly spreading to other surrounding areas. The fires have ravaged thousands of acres of property, including many owned by celebrities and other residents. In addition, many individuals fled their homes under mandatory or voluntary evacuation orders. According to NBC News, there has been 25 deaths at the time of publication.

It is not known whether Swift specifically was affected though she does have a Southern California residence, in addition to homes in New York City, Watch Hill, Rhode Island and Nashville. The Grammy winner also spends time in Kansas City, which is where boyfriend Travis Kelce lives and plays for the Chiefs professional football team.

 

Throughout her years in the spotlight, Swift has been known to give back and support those in need. While on her Eras Tour, she also donated funds to local food banks in multiple cities where she performed.

“This will provide the weight equivalent to feeding 1,200 people three meals a day, for three days – or 10,800 meals. This will be 2.5 weeks of what we typically distribute,” Cardiff Foodbank executive Rachel Biggs told The Guardian in June 2024. “The breathing space Taylor’s donation has given us will enable us to lift our heads and shift our focus from the food bank to the creation of a sustainable operation supporting people who currently need our help with support to address the root cause of poverty and financial support to set them on the path to not needing our aid anymore.”

At the end of her Eras run, Swift also handed out $197 million in bonuses to members of her crew throughout the past two years. (She wrapped her record-breaking tour in December 2024.)

Check the LAFD website for local wildfire alerts and click here for resources on how to help those affected.