As the Los Angeles wildfires continue into a third day of widespread destruction, many marketers have begun to step up and offer assistance to those affected.
By midday Thursday, the fires remained uncontained and were spreading across the greater L.A. area; at least five people have been killed and more than 180,000 people evacuated. The Palisades fire, the largest of the group, has burned in excess of 15,000 acres, according to the New York Times, and is considered the most destructive fire in L.A. history.
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Many marketers, based both in LA and elsewhere, have voiced offers of help. Here’s an early look at some of what brands are doing: