PlayStation Maker Sony Donates $5 Million to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief

Sony has pledged $5 million to aid first responders, community recovery, and support programs for those impacted by the devastating wildfires currently engulfing Southern California. Kenichiro Yoshida, Sony's chairman and CEO, and Hiroki Totoki, president and COO, jointly announced the donation on X/Twitter, emphasizing Los Angeles's significance as the home of Sony's entertainment business for over 35 years. They committed to ongoing collaboration with local leaders to maximize the effectiveness of Sony Group's support for relief and rebuilding efforts.

The crisis, which began on January 7th, continues to cause widespread destruction across the greater Los Angeles area, with three major wildfires still burning. The BBC reports at least 24 fatalities and 23 missing persons in the two largest fire zones, as firefighters prepare for potentially worsening conditions with anticipated strengthening winds.

Sony's contribution joins those of other corporations providing wildfire relief. CNBC reports that Disney donated $15 million, Netflix and Comcast each contributed $10 million, the NFL pledged $5 million, Walmart donated $2.5 million, and Fox gave $1 million, among other corporate donations.