It’s an unfortunate reality that fires have become larger and deadlier than than ever in California… Longer term solutions are needed but now is the time to mobilize. Thousands of fellow Northern Californian’s lives have been turned upside down.

Here are some websites that give more information on how to help those affected by the wildfires…

Pedro GTP Relief, a nonprofit started after the Carr Fire, has a 10,000-square-foot building. It has supplies for evacuees including clothing, toiletries, water, canned food, non-perishables, furniture and bedding. Call (530) 777-0002

Oroville Hope Center supplies several area Red Cross evacuation sites. Donate money. Mail donations to Oroville Hope Center, 1950 Kitrick Ave A, Oroville, California 95966. Call (530) 538-8398.

The Veterans Resource Center accepts cash donations to deliver supplies to evacuees and assist with relief efforts. In the comments area, type that the donation is for the Camp Fire evacuees.

Airbnb, If you have a home you’re willing to list for evacuees free through AirBnB.

Be a hero to animals affected by disaster.

Alert: “San Francisco and Oakland schools will not be open Friday (11/16) because of air quality. We’re checking now on whether other Bay Area districts will follow suit. Stay tuned.”

Camp Fire investigation leads to another area away from Pulga
“(Cal Fire-Butte County Chief Darren) Read said he would make an announcement related to the closure Thursday evening.” (link)

Scenes from the Walmart parking lot in Chico where hundreds have taken refuge after being evacuated or losing their homes in the #CampFire.

Donations continue to pour in as evacuees sleep in their cars or in tents @sfchronicle pic.twitter.com/QOdZTmhSDg

— Jessica Christian (@jachristian) November 15, 2018

A week after the #CampFire started, smoke still plagues Bay Area skies, with air quality levels reported as “unhealthy” or “very unhealthy.” https://t.co/LTJKMMciwB

— San Francisco Chronicle (@sfchronicle) November 15, 2018

THREAD: Smoke from the deadly #CampFire in Butte County continues to pour into the Bay Area, with a Spare the Air Alert extended until at least week’s end.

— KQED News (@KQEDnews) November 14, 2018

We’re headed to #ButteCounty. Tonight we expect to bring back 20+ animals from the #CampFire area. They will receive emergency shelter and veterinary care — but we need your help. Make a gift to our Disaster Relief Fund to provide lifesaving care: https://t.co/jygiyegEWs pic.twitter.com/UUO695WzOV

— San Francisco SPCA (@sfspca) November 15, 2018

As Chico steps up in response to the #Campfire calamity, so too does their little newspaper, the Enterprise-Record. The state’s 5th oldest paper (where many work for minimum wage and a dozen have lost their own homes) keeps putting out the DAMN paper. https://t.co/nCf0Hv3nYj

— Karl Mondon (@karlmondon) November 15, 2018

Here's the crazy story of just one of the many heroes in Paradise, the town destroyed by California's deadliest fire ever. His name is Allyn Pierce, and he's the badass nurse who drove this truck through the flames. pic.twitter.com/xAL7zRf34H

— Jack Nicas (@jacknicas) November 13, 2018

Here at the Chico Wal Mart, which has transformed into a tent refuge city for #campfire evacuees. One of the lead volunteers says there are 1,000 people sleeping here pic.twitter.com/jbq6eDpl2A

— Brianna Sacks (@bri_sacks) November 15, 2018

Get Air Quality Advisories for the Bay Region with SF CityNow.

Get the latest air quality readings from BAAQ Air Quality.

NASA’s Daily Earth Snapshots shows a history of where the smoke was and where it is with daily updates.

See a map of where fire’s are being reported on this frequently updated map from the Chronicle here: projects.sfchronicle.com/2018/fire-tracker/

Visit the California Highway Patrol if you’re traveling near the area.

The Town of Paradise website includes evacuation information.

Follow the fire on Twitter: CALFIRE_ButteCo | USFSPlumas | CountyofButte

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