2007 Southern California Fires

How to Help

If you'd like to help the victims of the fires in Southern California, the following organizations are accepting donations:
American Red Cross
American Red Cross Sacramento Sierra Chapter
San Diego Humane Society
Humane Society of the United States
California Office of Emergency Services

More Information

Up-to-date information from KPBS in San Diego
Safe & Well Web Site
State of California Fire Information

KXJZ News

Red Cross Deploying Volunteers To So California Wed Oct 24, 2007 — Red Cross officials say they expect to send more Sacramento area volunteers to help with disaster relief in Southern California.

Insurance Emergency Declared Wed Oct 24, 2007 — You can add yet another emergency declaration to the wildfires in southern California. This new one deals with the insurance industry.

So How 'Bout Our Fire Risk? Wed Oct 24, 2007 — The lack of rainfall this year isn’t the only reason the Southern California wildfires are so large and out of control. But the dry conditions aren’t helping, either. So what about Northern California, which saw below-average rainfall this year?

Fires Rage-- Emergency Coordination Underway Tue Oct 23, 2007 — While fires rage in Southern California, the nerve center of the emergency response is actually just a few miles from the state Capitol.

Local Fire Fighter in SoCal: Santa Ana Winds "Explosive" Tue Oct 23, 2007 — Among the thousands of fire fighters battling the Southern California blazes are a few dozen local fire fighters. One says the blaze he's working against is simply too powerful to stop right now.

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