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Wildfires in California have reportedly destroyed about 12,000 structures leading to over 11 fatalities, with containment still a challenge. Ripple and MoonPay donated $50,000 worth of RLUSD to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, supporting first responders amid the crisis. Wildfires raging across California have wreaked havoc on both lives and landscapes, leaving an unforgettable mark of destruction. Among the countless acts of resilience and aid, Ripple and MoonPay stepped forward with a $50,000 worth of RLUSD donation to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. The contribution is a lifeline for first responders battling unrelenting blazes in Los Angeles and nearby areas. Ripple and @MoonPay have donated $50,000 of $RLUSD to @LAFDFoundation in support of the first responders on the frontlines of the California wildfires. We are continuing to evaluate how we can best help these critical efforts. #RippleImpact — Ripple (@Ripple) January 10, 2025 Ripple is also exploring more ways to extend support during this crisis. With an 8% containment rate, the Palisades Fire alone has consumed over 21,000 acres, prompting widespread evacuation orders. Meanwhile, the Eaton Fire, raging in Pasadena, has devoured 14,000 acres, showing little sign of control. Governor Gavin Newsom expressed his outrage over resource failures, from dry hydrants to undelivered water supplies. Calling for an independent investigation, Newsom demanded accountability for these lapses during one of the state’s most brutal fire seasons. Bitcoin Savings Also Burned—Tragic Loss Personal stories of tragedy make the wildfire crisis even more devastating. One Pasadena resident and his son, who had cerebral palsy, lost their lives because they couldn’t evacuate in time. Another heartbreaking tale involves a 70-year-old woman whose life savings were erased in minutes. Her nephew revealed that her savings, stored as Bitcoin, were lost forever when her private key—written on paper—burned along with her house. This grim…

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