"FireAid"

Charity concert planned for fire victims in L.A.

The fires in the Los Angeles area, which have been raging for more than a week, have destroyed or damaged more than 12,000 buildings according to previous figures. 25 people have died.

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Donations are to be collected at a charity concert for those affected by the devastating fires in and around the US metropolis of Los Angeles. The event, called "FireAid", will take place on January 30 in Inglewood, south of Los Angeles, the organizers announced. The line-up will be announced in the coming days.

According to CNN, Shelli and Irving Azoff, who are organizing the concert, represent a number of famous bands, including the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and Maroon 5. Their son Jeffrey Azoff is the manager of singer Harry Styles.

Help for fire victims and prevention
The money raised will be used to support people who have been displaced from their homes by the fires. The proceeds will also go towards rebuilding the infrastructure and preparing for future fire disasters.

The fires in the Los Angeles area, which have been raging for more than a week, have destroyed or damaged more than 12,000 buildings, according to previous figures. At least 25 people have lost their lives and others are still missing. Despite ongoing firefighting efforts, the danger has not yet been averted: Dangerous gusts of wind are forecast for Wednesday, which could intensify the fires.