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

By CarterFeb 28,2025

Sony, the PlayStation manufacturer, has contributed $5 million to aid first responders, community recovery initiatives, and support programs for individuals impacted by the devastating wildfires currently engulfing Southern California.

In a joint statement shared on X/Twitter, Kenichiro Yoshida, Sony's chairman and CEO, and Hiroki Totoki, president and COO, emphasized Los Angeles's significance as the company's entertainment hub for over three and a half decades. They pledged continued collaboration with local leaders to optimize Sony Group's contribution to relief and rebuilding efforts.

The crisis, which began on January 7th, persists, with three major wildfires continuing to cause widespread damage across the greater Los Angeles area a week later. According to BBC reports, the two largest fires have resulted in 24 fatalities and 23 missing persons, with firefighters preparing for challenging conditions as stronger winds are anticipated.

Sony's generous donation is part of a larger corporate response to the wildfire emergency. CNBC reports that other significant contributions include $15 million from Disney, $10 million each from Netflix and Comcast, $5 million from the NFL, $2.5 million from Walmart, and $1 million from Fox, among others.

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