As wildfires threaten lives and thousands of structures near Los Angeles, Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers in California remain ready on standby, according to Coy Webb, crisis response director for Send Relief.
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Webb noted he’s been in contact with Kendrick Neal, California Southern Baptist Disaster Relief director, for the latest updates on the crisis. Relief teams continue to monitor the situation, remain in contact with local officials, and are prepared to respond as the crisis develops. Meanwhile, Webb noted, local officials have set up shelters for those who have been evacuated or lost their homes.
LA County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone noted, “It’s incumbent that everybody have a wildfire action plan for their home if they live in a brush covered area. Please visit the L.A. County Fire Department website for ready, set, go information.”
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Strong winds drive a fierce wildfire near Los Angeles -The World and Everything in It
Thousands flee as wildfires burn out of control in and around Los Angeles and homes are destroyed -Associated Press
Residents flee as wind-fueled wildfires destroy homes in Los Angeles County -CNN
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was compiled by The Baptist Paper.
