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Read the full story below or on the San Diego Union-Tribune Hjemmeside<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n California is suffering another year-end wave of wildfires that have had tragic consequences including loss of life and homes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Camp Fire in Butte County, Hill Fire in Ventura County and Woolsey Fire spanning Los Angeles and Ventura Counties have also led to major evacuations, and the fires \u2014 which all started on Thursday \u2014 are still burning as another week unfolds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Acting Gov. Gavin Newsom declared states of emergency for all three counties and many residents are still awaiting news about their homes or struggling to deal with the loss of loved ones, houses and possessions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n California has an official state website,\u00a0californiavolunteers.ca.gov<\/a>, which outlines the best ways to volunteer and support victims of the wildfires and their animals. Financial donations are most helpful, officials say, though sometimes more specific needs are posted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n For direct service providers, the state recommend giving to The Salvation Army and\u00a0American Red Cross<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Salvation Army:\u00a0Send California Wildfire Relief Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n American Red Cross:\u00a0November 2018 Wildfires Response<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Here are some other ways you can help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n North Valley Community Foundation Evacuation Relief Fund<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The North Valley Community Foundation is activating its Northern California Fire Relief Fund to raise money to support the operations of organizations that are sheltering evacuees of the Camp Fire.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n To give your support, go here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Butte County Schools Fire Relief Fund<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Butte County Office of Education created the Schools Fire Relief Fund to provide a one-stop location where individuals or organizations can provide monetary support directly to schools in Butte County. Donors can either specify a school, distinct use or make an open donation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n To give your support, go here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n United Way i det nordlige Californien<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n United Way of Northern California is offering emergency cash assistance to those who lost their homes to help with urgent basic necessities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n To give your support, go here<\/a>\u00a0or text BUTTEFIRE to 91999.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Temporary housing from\u00a0Airbnb<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Airbnb Evacuee Program for survivors of the Camp Fire is now open to those looking for temporary housing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you are a host and interested in signing up your home to provide emergency shelter to people affected by this devastating fire,\u00a0go here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Collection Center For In-Kind Donations Drop Off<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Oroville Municipal Auditorium, 1200 Myers Street, Oroville, CA 95965<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Volunteer with Caring Choices<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you are interested in volunteering to help the survivors of the Camp Fire, please contact Caring Choices. Their Emergency Volunteer Center is accepting applications for interested volunteers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n To sign up to volunteer,\u00a0go here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Ventura County Community Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Ventura County Community Foundation has set up a\u00a0<\/strong>Hill Fire\/Woolsey Fire Sudden and Urgent Needs Effort Fund to collect donations. It is also accepting donations in a Conejo Valley Victims Fund for victims of the recent mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, California.<\/p>\n To give your support for shooting victims, go here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n United Way of Ventura County and Greater Los Angeles<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n United Way of Greater Los Angeles, in partnership with United Way of Ventura County, has created a disaster relief fund to help those impacted by the Hill and Woolsey Fires and other natural disasters in Los Angeles County and other areas of Southern California.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n To give your support, go here<\/a>\u00a0or text \u201cUWVC\u201d to 41444<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Humane Society of Ventura County<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Humane Society of Ventura County is seeking donations to support evacuated animals being housed at its shelter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n To give your support, go here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Temporary housing from Airbnb<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Airbnb Evacuee Program for survivors of the Hill and Woolsey Fires is now open to those looking for temporary housing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you are a host and interested in signing up your home to provide emergency shelter to people affected by these devastating fires,\u00a0go here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n More information about these fires can be found on these official websites:<\/p>\n<\/div>\nCamp Fire \u2014 Butte County<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Hill and Woolsey Fires \u2014 Los Angeles and Ventura Counties<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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