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Here's How to Help Carr Fire Victims
The Shasta County fire burned 98,000 acres, destroying more than 700 homes and claiming the lives of six people. Here's what you can do.
SHASTA COUNTY, CA -- A fast-growing wildfire that devastated Northern California killed six people and destroyed more than 700 homes by Monday morning. The Carr Fire in Shasta County burned more than 98,000 acres and was only 20 percent contained.
Here's how you can help the victims of the destructive blaze:
Tri Counties Bank established a fund with $25,000 for victims. Donations can be made on GoFundMe that will be distributed to people in need through the United Way of Northern California and other local agencies. Donate here.
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Loved ones of several victims have created GoFundMe fundraisers with the hopes of helping them recover. Learn more about the victims and how to help here.
The Red Cross is housing the evacuees in multiple shelters in the region. Those who wish to help the evacuees can donate $10 by texting REDCROSS to 90999. There's more donation information here.
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The Salvation Army of Northern California is also helping evacuees and first responders. You can support the nonprofit's efforts here. (Get Patch real-time email alerts for the latest news from your California neighborhood. Also, download the free Patch iPhone app or free Patch Android app. Also, be sure to follow your local Patch on Facebook!)
Donate blood via Blood Source to help victims injured by the Carr Fire. Find out how to donate here.
The Haven Humane Society is collecting donations to help in assisting the rescued animals. They need animal supplies, but could also use monetary donations. More information is available here.
Carr Fire Community Disaster Relief Fund, organized by the Shasta Regional Community Foundation, is collecting money to distribute to locate nonprofits that will help Carr Fire victims. Donate here.
Photo: A bus and a vanity sit in the rubble of a home destroyed by the Carr Fire on July 28, 2018 in Redding, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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California Wildfires: 8 Dead, More Than 230,000 Acres Charred
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