How NorCal Residents Can Help Those Impacted By LA Wildfires

BAY AREA, CA —Northern California residents have lived through some harrowing wildfires. This week, their neighbors to the south in the Los Angeles region are dealing with at least four explosive fires fanned by hurricane-force Santa Ana winds causing injuries and loss of life and property.

Conditions worsened overnight as gusts in the San Gabriel Mountains and foothills reached 60-100 mph.

Some 100,000 residents were evacuated from wildfires in the Altadena area Wednesday. All of La Cañada Flintridge was under evacuation orders, along with parts of Altadena, Sierra Madre, Pasadena and Monrovia. Authorities urged the public to heed evacuation orders because residents and first responders were trapped by the fast-moving fire, sometimes having to shelter in their cars as the inferno rages nearby.

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Northern California residents who wish to help can make a monetary donation. No amount is too small. Here are several organizations to consider donating to.

The American Red Cross: With tens of thousands of people forced from their homes, the Red Cross is working alongside partners to provide safe shelter, food, emotional support and health services. Over the coming days, the Red Cross will continue coordinating with local officials and community partners to ensure people have the support they need during this challenging time. Visit Redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army is accepting donations for LA Wildfires disaster relief. Donations fund emergency aid, food, drinks, emotional and spiritual care and critical supplies to survivors and rescue workers. Donors can select a specific relief effort and The Salvation Army applies 100 percent of the donation to that operation.

"The Salvation Army NEVER applies an administrative fee to any disaster gift," the organization states on its website. "If disaster donations exceed identified needs, excess funds will be restricted to support future disaster services."

World Central Kitchen: World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team and partner organizations have mobilized across the Los Angeles region to provide nourishing meals to those affected. See more information on this relief effort.

The Cal Fire Benevolent Foundation: Donations to this organization go toward firefighter families who've lost their homes or suffered damages while battling wildfire. See more about this relief effort.

California Fire Foundation: The California Fire Foundation works with local fire agencies and community-based organizations to support impacted residents. Donations to the CFF Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund directly support victims of wildfires and disasters throughout California.

GoFundMe shared ways to help people impacted by the LA fires:

• Visit the California Wildfire Relief Hub to find and share verified fundraisers.
• Donate to the GoFundMe.org 2025 Wildfire Relief Fund. Funds go directly to nonprofit organizations providing relief and to people seeking help through GoFundMe fundraisers.
• Start a certified charity fundraiser for a verified organization providing critical support to those affected.

Patch editors Paige Austin and Ashley Ludwig contributed to this report.