Beyoncé donates $2.5 million to LA Fire Relief Fund through her foundation BeyGOOD

Weaker winds and vigorous firefighting efforts over the weekend have improved the containment of the fires in and around Los Angeles, but the fires continue to impact the entertainment industry.

Beyoncé has donated $2.5 million to a newly established LA Fire Relief Fund through her charitable foundation, BeyGOOD.

The announcement was made via the BeyGOOD foundation's Instagram account on Sunday. "The fund is earmarked to aid families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who lost their homes, and to churches and community centers to address the immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires," the caption read.

BeyGOOD, founded in 2013, focuses on promoting economic fairness by "supporting marginalized and under-resourced programs," as stated in its mission.

Tina Knowles, Beyoncé's mother, shared last week that her Malibu bungalow was destroyed in the fires near Los Angeles. "It was my favorite place, my sanctuary, my sacred happy place. now it is gone," she wrote on Instagram. "God Bless all the brave men and women in our fire department who risked their lives in dangerous conditions."

Netflix and Comcast NBCUniversal each announced on Monday they would contribute $10 million to organizations providing aid to wildfire victims in the LA area.

The film academy has delayed the Oscar nominations and canceled a planned gathering of nominees due to the fires. This is the latest disruption to Hollywood's awards season, with other projects also experiencing delays. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, revealed on Sunday that she would postpone the launch of her Netflix lifestyle show, originally scheduled for this week, until March.

Celebrities and entertainment companies are donating millions to support displaced families or those who have lost homes, with Beyoncé contributing directly to aid families affected by the Eaton fire.

While firefighters managed to push back the flames from several populated areas over the weekend, strong winds are expected to return this week and continue through Wednesday.

The fires have destroyed thousands of homes, and 24 people have been confirmed dead, with more individuals reported missing. Officials anticipate this number will rise.