The devastating Southern California wildfires have dominated the news for several days as firefighters continue to fight fires there. Help is on the way, thanks to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who has authorized the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Texas A&M Forest Service to help in battling the fires.

🔥Texas Firefighters Deployed to California

🔥Death Toll and Devastation

🔥How to Help Victims With Donations

Texas Firefighters and Equipment Sent to California to Help Battle Wildfires

Powerful Winds Fuel Multiple Fires Across Los Angeles Area
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According to a report from KARK-TV, 135 firefighters, 45 engines, firefighting equipment, medical personnel, and emergency management will help assist CAL FIRE, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and the California Office of Emergency. Services.

In a statement, “I directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to deploy firefighters, fire engines, and firefighting equipment to help our fellow Americans battle these wildfires," said Governor Abbott.

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The California wildfire death toll has risen to 24 with the Santa Ana winds increasing over the next 3 days posing the risk of keeping the fires under control and spreading. The fires have burned 40,000 acres and destroyed more than 12,300 structures and homes in the Greater Los Angeles area.

Powerful Winds Fuel Multiple Fires Across Los Angeles Area
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Evacuation orders are now in effect for 105,000 L.A. residents and 87,000 are in an evacuation warning zone and may need to be ready to leave at a moment's notice. The wildfires threaten the cities of Brentwood, Encino, and Westwood.

Disaster relief efforts are underway to help those who lost everything in the devastating wildfires. People from around the world who have watched these events unfold are feeling the need to make donations.

Where to Send or Make Donations to Help Victims

People who want to help should make donations directly through shelters and credible organizations.

Be aware of scammers who are already trying to take advantage of the crisis, "You will be prosecuted" said California General Rob Bonta.

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