Leonardo DiCaprio pledges $1m towards ‘devastating’ Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Leonardo DiCaprio has announced that he is donating $1m to the Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. The Oscar winner confirmed on his social media that he was donating $1m in partnership with his organisation Re:wild, with funds going to support “both urgent needs and post-fire recovery efforts”. open image in gallery Leonardo DiCaprio announces $1 m pledge towards Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts “The Los Angeles wildfires are devastating our city,” the Killers of the Flower Moon star wrote in his Instagram stories on Wednesday. Initial aid will immediately benefit the LA Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation, World Central Kitchen, California Community Foundation, Pasadena Humane Society and SoCal Fire Fund – organizations providing much-needed resources to our first responders and firefighters, and the people, animals and communities who need it most.” Find all live updates on the California fires here The actor, who grew up in Los Angeles, joins a number of celebrities and companies that have donated to relief efforts.