Wildfires devastate Los Angeles.
On January 7, at 10:30 a.m., the first of several fires that are raging today in California was reported, specifically in the area of Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles. Since then, the flames have consumed more than 11,000 acres, driven by strong Santa Ana winds, without being contained by authorities. In addition, there are active outbreaks in Altadena, Sylmar and the San Fernando Valley, according to reports CalFire and CBS News. This has affected musicians and artists who have lost their homes, as well as the general population.
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Among the most moving stories is that of the leader of DIIV, Zachary Cole Smithwho lost his home in Altadena with his wife Dannysix months pregnant, and her two-year-old son, Roy. The family was not only left homeless, but also lost vital belongings, including the band's musical equipment. Smithyour car and baby items.
In response, the family friend, Lindsey Hartmanlaunched a campaign GoFundMe to support the reconstruction of their lives. As of Thursday, the initiative had raised more than $51,000 thanks to the solidarity of the musician's fans and colleagues.
We are just one of the many, many families who have lost their homes today. Some of the most profound kindness we have experienced today has come from other families who also lost their homes. “We are not alone, which has brought us a lot of sadness but also a strange feeling of comfort and community,” declared the musician.
For their part, artists have shared heartbreaking images of the tragedy and messages of hope on social networks, promoting donations and updates on security measures.
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The strength of art and music in times of adversity continues to demonstrate that, even among the ashes, showing empathy and solidarityd can be a beacon of hope.
