Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announced Thursday he is donating $500,000 in the wake of the fires plaguing Los Angeles county. Ohtani stated his donation will be helping firefighters, those who had to evacuate their homes, and animals in need.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is donating $500,000 to help firefighters and others affected by the area's deadly wildfires.

Shohei Ohtani has called Southern California home ever since he made the jump from Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball to MLB seven years ago. The two-way superstar and reigning National League MVP began his big league journey with the Angels in Anaheim,

LOS ANGELES - Shohei Ohtani has pledged to donate $500,000 in the wake of the recent fires across Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles Dodgers star took to social media to announce he will make the donation in hopes of helping the firefighters battling in the frontlines.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani wrote on Instagram that he will be donating $500,000 to help firefighters and others affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is making a significant contribution to wildfire relief efforts in the region by donating $500,000. This donation is aimed at supporting both firefighters and animals displaced by the destructive blazes.