YouTube Commits $3M to Support LA Creatives Impacted by Wildfires

In response to the devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles earlier in 2025, YouTube has allocated $3 million from a previously pledged $15 million wildfire relief fund to support creative professionals impacted by the disaster. This fund targets not only YouTube creators who lost or suffered damage to their homes but also extends to the broader Los Angeles creative community, including editors, writers, costume teams, and other entertainment industry professionals, regardless of whether they create content on YouTube. The funds will be distributed in partnership with the Entertainment Community Fund, a national organization that aids professionals in theater, film, television, radio, music, and dance. Adam Stewart, YouTube’s VP of Sales, who personally lost his home in the fires, emphasized the importance of supporting the entire creative ecosystem that underpins Los Angeles' status as a creative hub. YouTube has also offered additional support by opening its production facilities to displaced creators. These efforts underscore YouTube's commitment to the long recovery process and the vital role of creative talent in the city’s cultural and economic fabric.