Initial aid will immediately benefit the L.A. Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation, World Central Kitchen, California Community Foundation, Pasadena Humane Society and SoCal Fire Fund.

Leonardo DiCaprio shined a light on organizations on the frontlines of the Los Angeles wildfire disaster 'providing much-needed resources' to those 'who need it most.'

Leonardo DiCaprio stepped up to contribute to the relief efforts in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires after being criticised as a hypocrite.Taking over to his Instagram Stories on

Leonardo DiCaprio has pledged $1 million toward wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles County, he announced on Wednesday.

Leonardo DiCaprio has donated $1 million to Los Angeles fire relief efforts.

Leonardo DiCaprio, who has won three Golden Globe Awards, said the wildfires are devastating Los Angeles, where a “particularly dangerous situation" red flag warning was in place

The donation comes in partnership with Re:wild’s Rapid Response Program, the Oscar winner says in a post to his Instagram story

Leonardo DiCaprio's Instagram story announcing a $1 million donation to support wildfire recovery efforts in Los Angeles. Leonardo DiCaprio will pledge $1 million to support wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles .

Leonardo DiCaprio has committed $1 million to wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles County, the Oscar winner announced on Wednesday. “The Los Angeles wildfires are devastating our city,” DiCaprio wrote today in his Instagram stories.

California has been left devastated by wildfires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles, causing almost 59 square miles of damage, destroying at least 12,000 structures, and killing at least 24 people.

Actor to give funds to "organizations on the frontlines providing much-needed resources to our first responders and firefighters, and the people, animals and communities who need it most"