CUPERTINO, United States – Apple will donate to relief efforts supporting communities affected by the devastating wildfires sweeping parts of southern Europe, Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook has announced. Okay News reports that Cook expressed sympathy for those impacted by the fires and thanked emergency responders working to contain the blazes and protect affected communities. In a statement shared on social media, the Apple CEO said the company’s thoughts were with everyone affected by the disaster and urged those still in areas threatened by the fires to remain safe. Cook also confirmed that Apple would contribute to relief operations on the ground, although he did not disclose the value of the donation or identify the organisations that would receive the funding. Large wildfires have continued to burn across parts of southern Europe in recent days, forcing widespread evacuations, damaging property and stretching emergency services as authorities battle extreme heat and dry conditions.