Kim & Kanye Throw Cash into California Wildfire Fight – 500K Dollars and a Whole Lot of Heart
When the Woolsey blaze crept close to the couple’s sprawling Calabasas mansion, the Kardashians didn’t just sit back. They stepped up, hauling in a massive 500,000‑dollar donation into the thick of the fight. With the temps blasting high and the smoke thick enough to fog a podcast, they made sure both their home and their neighborhood got the help they needed from specialist, on‑site firefighters.
Why it mattered
The Woolsey fire—covering 37,635 hectares and consuming 1,500 buildings—ripped through the desert coast, rattling the coastal town of Malibu and wiping out a few homes, including a few of the couple’s. The fire forced thousands of residents to evacuate, leaving even the celebrity families without a safe place to call home.
Reaching out on The Ellen Show
While on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Kim candidly shared how the flames almost roughed up the front gate for their lavish pad. “We’re still not inside. The smoke’s too intense,” she explained, stressing the relief that private fire crews helped turn the tide.
The 500K Donation in Action
- US$400,000 went straight to California firefighters and the victims of the fire.
- Another US$100,000 was earmarked for Michael Williams, a local firefighter who nearly lost his home while battling the roar.
- Hi‑five from the household: Yeezy (Kanye’s brand) and Adidas also chipped in US$400,000 for the cause.
Covered and Contained
The Woolsey blaze is now 93 % contained, but the damage is still stark: burned 12,000 homes and businesses in Paradise, CA, with 81 tragic deaths and lookouts for 700 survivors. The following two weeks have seen the firefighters inch past smoldering rubbles, battling the fire until even the deserts breathe easy again.
Remember the flame? You’ve got to keep moving
Kim’s wise words echo through crisis: “We couldn’t have counted on anything but these specialized crews who snagged our neighborhood’s safety.” Her joy in partnering up to save the “edge” houses —that’s the kind of front‑line love folks chat about on the nightly shows.
