Major concert promoters Live Nation, AEG, and the Azoff Company are organizing 'FireAid,' a benefit concert at the Intuit Dome to support communities affected by devastating Los Angeles wildfires. The concert is scheduled for Thursday, January 30, with performer lineup and ticket details to be announced soon.

The LA wildfires have claimed 24 lives and destroyed thousands of acres across Los Angeles County. The death toll includes eight from the Palisades Fire and 16 from the Eaton Fire, with numbers expected to rise as search efforts continue.

Current fire status:

• Multiple fires have consumed over 62 square miles
• Palisades Fire: 11% contained
• Eaton Fire: 27% contained
• Santa Ana winds forecasted at 50 mph through Tuesday

The benefit concert proceeds will go to a newly created 501(c)(3) organization focusing on:

• Rebuilding infrastructure
• Supporting displaced families
• Advancing fire prevention technologies
• Improving emergency preparedness

Impact assessment:

• Over 12,000 structures destroyed
• Estimated damages: $135-150 billion
• 24,000+ people registered for federal assistance

Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order to expedite rebuilding efforts, suspending certain environmental regulations and freezing property tax assessments for affected properties. President Biden has declared the situation a major disaster, enabling federal assistance for affected residents.

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