This is terrifying! Check out this firsthand view of the Caldor Fire.
An AP photographer covering the wildfire captured this video while driving on Hwy 50…..right THROUGH the Caldor Fire.
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Here are some ways to help those affected:
- Make a one-time contribution to The Red Cross or sign up to volunteer.
- Donate directly to the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund or to the California Fire Foundation, which provides $250 gift cards to victims to help with buying necessities.
- Donate to the Latino Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund to provide support to Latino-lead organizations that help Latino and immigrant families affected by wildfires.
- Buy essential items like diapers, wipes, portable cribs, blankets and cleaning supplies to donate to Baby2Baby. You can either donate money or go to the organization’s Amazon registry.
- Provide a free space for those displaced by wildfires through Airbnb’s Open Homes program.
- Make a one-time or monthly contribution to World Central Kitchen’s relief team to provide meals to emergency workers and those affected by wildfires in northern California.
- Donate to Red Rover, a network of shelters designed for animals during national disasters.