Los Angeles Wildfires Rage On; AACF Urges Auto Repairers in Need to Apply for Relief

Jan. 15, 2025
The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation is providing relief for those in the aftermarket suffering through this disaster. 

Wildfires have continued to wreak havoc in Los Angeles, with another new fire having broke out this past Monday. It’s caused monumental damage to families, homes, businesses, and entire communities.

In the face of this tragedy, we keep in mind those in our industry who have been impacted by the wildfires. The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation is providing relief for those in the aftermarket suffering through this disaster. 

Anyone who could benefit from AACF’s support is strongly encouraged to apply for immediate support through AACF’s online Natural Disaster Application.

With the urgency of the situation, anyone who is able to assist in any way—whether it be through contributions to AACF, volunteering, or just showing support to those affected—are called on to uplift fellow repair providers struggling through this event.

“The devastating fires in the Los Angeles, CA area have left many families in our automotive aftermarket community facing heartbreaking challenges,” AACF wrote in a statement. “At the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF), we’re committed to being there in moments like these—but we can’t do it alone.”

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