LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A condominium fire in the south Las Vegas valley damaged nine units and left 29 residents displaced on Saturday. Around 9 a.m., the American Red Cross responded to a fire at the Paradise Spas condominiums near south Las Vegas Boulevard and east Serene Avenue. Firefighters arrived to find the blaze had […]

LOS ANGELES − As Los Angeles enters its sixth day as the epicenter of fire, residents whose lives have been torn asunder by the blazes have called to the better angels of the nation for help. The six fires have killed at least 16 people and sent over 100,

Across the country, people are looking to donate to the victims of the unprecedented fires, and Connecticut residents are no exception. Below are some tips to help safely donate to the Southern California wildfire relief efforts courtesy of the Better Business Bureau: Look for specific fire relief activities in appeals: Do not explain what activities your support will assist.

As a Los Angeles resident, I’ve personally seen dozens of peers opening their doors to those in evacuation zones, fostering displaced pets, rushing to donate necessities, and doing whatever they can to spread the word about urgent resources—from local evacuation shelters and restaurants offering free food to ways to stay safe from smoke inhalation —all while monitoring wildfire apps like Watch Duty and preparing for their own potential evacuations.