The recent news of the Los Angeles wildfire outbreak has been a sharp stab to millions of people’s hearts all over the world.

The damage created by these fires is intense. Thousands upon thousands were struck by the charring flames of Los Angeles. In pictures of sections of L.A. after the burning, there was a dark impact on the once bright and lively city. The sky is now left a hazy red.

Los Angeles is the epicenter of some of the biggest names in Hollywood. However, this time the community of L.A. isn’t separated by wealth; instead, the community is now joining together in support of each other. No matter who you are, or how much money you have, you can lose everything in a blink of an eye. And it’s heartwarming to see everyone support each other in times of need.

However, the music industry is being harmed by this as well. The 2025 schedules of many musicians are falling flat due to various delays and cancellations in LA. The Weeknd decided to delay his album to the end of this month out of respect, and Beyoncé delayed her highly rumored tour announcement to a later date.

Although, the music industry is now also giving back to the community. The week of events leading up to and after the Grammys is being cancelled and the funds will be donated to L.A. wildlife relief and rebuilding efforts. The negative impact extends to the entire community of Los Angeles, not only the ones directly impacted by the fires.

Something else that the music industry has organized to help the community is a benefit concert, with all ticket sales contributing to people who need funds for rebuilding efforts. It’s a great way to not only get the resources available for people in need, but also to provide a positive environment as well.

It won’t be overnight, but thanks to the community coming together, there’s a high chance L.A. can go back to the radiant city it is known for around the world.