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Arnold Schwarzenegger is donating $1M to LA fire relief as new blaze in Castaic Lake breaks out

Arnold Schwarzenegger is donating M to LA fire relief as new blaze in Castaic Lake breaks out

Arnold Schwarzenegger pledged to donate $1 million to Los Angeles wildfire relief as a new blaze broke out in southern California.

On Tuesday, the 77-year-old actor took to Instagram to announce his plans to contribute to relief efforts and donate to three foundations.

To help those who have been affected and displaced by the devastating wildfires that first erupted across the greater Los Angeles area on January 7, he said he is donating to Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation and Habitat LA. 

The Terminator star also revealed a T-shirt design available for fans to purchase and said that 100 percent of the profits will also go to the aforementioned foundations. 

In his post, he shared a pH๏τo of a classic ‘LA Strong’ shirt featuring an image of his likeness, shirtless and flexing.

The silver screen star has been filming a Christmas-themed, Santa Claus movie тιтled The Man With The Bag in New York City while his Brentwood mansion was under threat from the Palisades Fire.

Arnold Schwarzenegger pledged to donate $1 million to Los Angeles wildfire relief as a new blaze broke out in southern California . On Tuesday, the 77-year-old actor took to Instagram to announce his plans to contribute to relief efforts and donate to three foundations; pictured November 2023 in New York City

Arnold Schwarzenegger pledged to donate $1 million to Los Angeles wildfire relief as a new blaze broke out in southern California . On Tuesday, the 77-year-old actor took to Instagram to announce his plans to contribute to relief efforts and donate to three foundations; pictured November 2023 in New York City

‘A lot of my fans have asked me how they can help LA,’ he began in his caption. ‘I’m going to lead the way.

‘I’m sending a million dollars of my own money, split between @lafdfoundation, @cafirefound, and @habitatla,’ the former politician wrote.

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Seemingly throwing shade, Schwarzenegger also said he ‘doesn’t like when companies or rich people ask their fans to make their donations for them.’

‘But I know you want to help,’ he wrote as he addressed his 26 million Instagram followers. ‘So I had my team design a shirt. 100% of the profits will go to the organizations.

‘The shirt might look familiar,’ he explained.

‘It’s based on an LA classic, the knock-off version of me they sell to tourists on the Venice boardwalk, except I can use my image,’ he continued before adding that he posted the link to purchase the shirt in his social media bio.

This comes after a fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire, called Hughes Fire, broke out in the area north of Los Angeles on Wednesday morning.

The Terminator star also revealed a T-shirt design available for fans to purchase and said that 100 percent of the profits will also go to the aforementioned foundations

The Terminator star also revealed a T-shirt design available for fans to purchase and said that 100 percent of the profits will also go to the aforementioned foundations

In his post, he shared a pH๏τo of a classic 'LA Strong' shirt featuring an image of his likeness, shirtless and flexing; pictured 1966 in Santa Monica

In his post, he shared a pH๏τo of a classic ‘LA Strong’ shirt featuring an image of his likeness, shirtless and flexing; pictured 1966 in Santa Monica

Seemingly throwing shade, Schwarzenegger also said he 'doesn't like when companies or rich people ask their fans to make their donations for them.' 'But I know you want to help,' he wrote as he addressed his 26 million Instagram followers. 'So I had my team design a shirt. 100% of the profits will go to the organizations'; pictured April 2024 in Hollywood, Florida

Seemingly throwing shade, Schwarzenegger also said he ‘doesn’t like when companies or rich people ask their fans to make their donations for them.’ ‘But I know you want to help,’ he wrote as he addressed his 26 million Instagram followers. ‘So I had my team design a shirt. 100% of the profits will go to the organizations’; pictured April 2024 in Hollywood, Florida

Nearly two weeks ago, parched southern California combined with critical wind conditions caused a brush fire to erupt and spread across Los Angeles. 

As of this publication, the Palisades and Eaton wildfires are still burning. 

According to Cal Fire, the Hughes Fire has spread to over 3,000 acres and is zero percent contained. 

Meanwhile, the Eaton Fire is 91 percent contained and the Palisades Fire is 68 percent contained. 

The devastating and destructive firestorm has displaced many residents and killed at least 27 people, per the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. 

A number of A-list stars have also been affected by the wildfires as Leighton Meester and Adam Brody’s home was burned down to the ground. 

Paris Hilton’s Malibu mansion was also completely destroyed. 

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Joshua Jackson, Anna Faris, Ricki Lake and Cary Elwes have also lost their homes while thousands of other structures have been destroyed by the destructive blazes. 

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