BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Across the country, four major life-threatening fires are burning in Southern California. The flames are being pushed by powerful Santa Ana winds helping the fires explode overnight.
According to Scripps News, as of Wednesday evening, at least five people were killed, at least 70,000 people have evacuated and more than 1,000 structures have burned in the fires.
You can find more coverage from Scripps News here.
As these wildfires burn we know so many you may know somebody who lives out there and is now impacted by the raging fires. I spoke with Western New Yorkers who are in California right now. You can hear from them in the video player above.
A GoFundMe page has been created for a number of fundraisers to help the wildfire victims. You can learn more and donate here.
