Disneyland has become an unexpected refuge amid the California wildfires.
The Anaheim resortâs hotels are providing temporary housing for at least100 employees who have been displaced by the wildfires spreading across the Los Angeles area, the Orange County Register reported.
The New York Times reported on Jan. 14 that 64 employees at Disney lost their homes in the fires, and hundreds are still evacuated from their houses. The Disneyland parks remains open and fully operational at this time, as theyâre located about 30 miles southeast of L.A.
Even when evacuation orders are lifted, some employees may not be able to return to their homes if theyâve been damaged or destroyed. In response, Disney is providing up to $4,000 for basic necessities and two months of furnished housing, free of charge, Pasadena Star-News reported. Furthermore, the movie studio wardrobe department is working on providing clothes and shoes to those who need it.
A representative for Disneyland did not immediately respond to PEOPLEâs request for comment.
Bob Iger, Disneyâs chief executive officer, is one of many in the company who has been displaced. To âhelp rebuild,â Iger has donated $15 million to local organizations working to respond to the fires and has said he is considering what else he can do to help.
âCan we help in setting up temporary schools? Can our Imagineers help design new town centers?â he said in an interview with theTimes. âRebuilding is not just about money. Itâs about ingenuity and determination.â
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The multiple fires burning in Los Angeles, which began on Jan. 7, have devastated many parts of the city including Altadena and Pacific Palisades. The death toll has climbed to 25 as of Jan. 16 as the city heads into another week of windy conditions that could increase the risk of fire spreading.
The Los Angeles area is still facing inconsistent access to electricity, with concerns over air pollution and smoke, and contaminated water. Tens of thousands remain under evacuation orders.
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