Disneyland Hotels Have Taken in at Least 100 Employees Displaced by Wildfires

Disneyland Hotels Have Taken in at Least 100 Employees Displaced by Wildfires

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Disneyland has become an unexpected haven in the middle of the California wildfires.

Resort hotels in Anaheim are providing temporary housing for at least 100 employees displaced by wildfires spreading through the Los Angeles area, the Orange County Register reported.

The New York Times reported on January 14 that 64 Disney employees had lost their homes in the fires, and hundreds were still being evacuated from their homes. The Disneyland parks remain open and fully operational at this time, as they are located about 30 miles southeast of LA

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Even when evacuation orders are lifted, some employees may not be able to return to their homes if they are damaged or destroyed. In response, Disney is providing up to $4,000 for basic necessities and two months of free furnished housing, the Pasadena Star-News reported. Furthermore, the wardrobe department of the film studio works to supply clothes and shoes to those in need.

A Disneyland representative did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Statue of Walt Disney in Disneyland.

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Bob Iger, Disney’s chief executive officer, is one of many at the company to be fired. To “help rebuild,” Iger has donated $15 million to local organizations working to deal with the fires and said he is considering what else he can do to help.

“Can we help set up temporary schools? Can our Imagineers help design new city centers?” he said in an interview fortimes. “Rebuilding is not just about money. It’s about ingenuity and determination.”

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ALTADENA FIRE, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA -- JANUARY 6, 2025: Image sequence 11 Maxar BEFORE satellite imagery of homes and neighborhoods along Alltadena Drive in Altadena, California; ALTADENA FIRE, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA -- JANUARY 8, 2025: Image of Sequence 12 Maxar DURING satellite imagery of homes and neighborhoods on fire along Alltadena Drive in Altadena, California.

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Multiple wildfires in Los Angeles, which broke out on January 7, devastated many parts of the city, including Altadena and Pacific Palisades. The death toll has risen to 25 since January 16 as the city enters another week of windy conditions that could increase the risk of wildfires spreading.

The Los Angeles area still faces inconsistent access to electricity, along with concerns about air and smoke pollution and contaminated water. Tens of thousands remain under evacuation orders.

Click here to learn more about how to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.

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