Apple prompts users to donate to Southern California fire relief efforts
As wildfires continue to ravage Southern California, Apple continues to rally support for victims by prompting users for donations, as well as streaming the upcoming LA wildfire relief concert.
In an effort to raise awareness and money for the Southern California wildfires, Apple will join other major streaming services in streaming upcoming FireAid benefit concert. The concert is set to take place on January 30 at 6:00 p.m. PT/9:00 p.m. ET and will be held at both the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum.
FireAid’s benefit concert will feature the following acts:
- Billie Eilish and Finneas
- Dave Matthews and John Mayer
- Earth, Wind, and Fire
- Gracie Abrams
- Green Day
- Gwen Stefani
- Jelly Roll
- Joni Mitchell
- Lady Gaga
- Lil Baby
- P!nk
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Rod Stewart
- Stephen Stills
- Stevie Nicks
- Sting
- Tate McRae
Tickets for the in-person event go on sale on January 22 at noon PT/3:00 p.m. ET, for those who can make it to the venues. Ticket sales will be distributed under the advisement of the Annenberg Foundation.
For those who can’t make it to the venue, they can tune into the livestreamed event via the Apple TV app or Apple Music. Other streaming services broadcasting the event include iHeartRadio, Paramount+, Prime Video, SiriusXM, Spotify, YouTube, and even select AMC Theater locations.
Additionally, on Friday, Apple CEO Tim Cook posted on X that Apple would give users an easy way to donate to wildfire relief efforts.
Our hearts go out to all impacted by the ongoing devastation in LA. In addition to Apple’s donation, we’re making it easy to support recovery efforts. If you’re in the US, just open the App Store or Apple Music & click to donate to help make a difference. https://t.co/4DBoTDSUxl pic.twitter.com/oEZ5gswLlW
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) January 15, 2025
Now, when you open Apple Music or the App Store, you’ll be prompted to donate to the 2025 Southern California wildfires. Donations will be collected by Apple and passed along to the American Red Cross.
The wildfires in the Los Angeles area have caused significant damage, with more than 12,000 structures — mostly homes — destroyed. Thousands of people have left the area, and the current death toll is unknown at the time of writing. At least 27 people are known to have died as a result of the wildfires.
This isn’t the first time Apple has pledged to donate to fire relief this year. A week prior, Cook had posted that Apple would be donating to support the victims and recovery efforts.
