by Spencer Reinart on 2018-08-15

 

California has been dealing with the devastation from the ongoing fires. Not only with the local fires such as the Valley Fire and the Holy Fire but also all over California from San Diego to the Carr Fire up in Northern California. It has been a difficult time for the communities affected by the fires but it has also brought many communities together.  

Here are just a few of the fires that have hit California recently:

Cranston Fire:

 

Carr Fire:

Holy Fire:

(All information is accurate as of 8/14/18)

Communities have come together to help out the affected communities. Donations have been made to fire departments and evacuation shelters. So much so that they have become overwhelmed by the items donated and the kindness of others. From local diners to local churches, everyone has done something to contribute to these events.

From donating bottled water to making sure firefighting crews are being fed. Fire stations received countless donations that included bottled water, sports drinks, granola bars, and trail mixes. Aircrafts flying through the skies has become a sound that some are now accustomed to hearing. Going from one point to another to either drop water or fire retardant in the effort to contain the fires.

Fire crews are working around the clock to contain each fire and protect all the communities. Hundreds of thousands of acres of land have been burned. Hundreds of homes and buildings destroyed, but the communities hearts? Only stronger and will get stronger as they begin to re build what was lost.

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