Simon Cowell has expressed that he is "devasted" by the impact of the LA wildfires currently roaring through more than 25,000 acres of Los Angeles County as the death toll reaches 24.

The X Factor boss Simon Cowell has spoken out about the devastating wildfires that have been tearing through Los Angeles, as he pledged to donate money to help those affected.

The media mogul, 65, who owns a property in Malibu, has spoken out about the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which have affected thousands of people in the city

In a video on social media, Simon gave an emotional statement over the devastating fires, which have killed 16 people and destroyed hundreds of homes. Emergency crews are still battling to put out the blazes before potentially strong winds spread the fires further towards some of the city’s most famous landmarks.

Simon Cowell has made an emotional plea for support following devastating wildfires that continue to rage across Los Angeles, where the media mogul has owned property for a quarter century. Taking to Instagram over the weekend,