Four disaster responders from Connecticut are supporting shelter operations, assisting with family reunification and performing other essential functions.

As fires continue to ravage Los Angeles area communities, support from all around the country continues to roll in. Stew Leonard’s is stepping in, in partnership with the American Red Cross. The scale of devastation continues to come into focus.

The American Red Cross in Connecticut said it's deployed one person to California as massive wildfires continue to burn neighborhoods.

People affected by the California wildfires may qualify for immediate federal financial assistance to help pay for necessities.

Donation containers are available at all Big Y registers, and one can donate with a card at the register or do so via the myExpress Checkout app, or online.

Local businesses and national charities alike are collecting money and resources to help victims of the most devastating wildfire in California history.

Americares, the health-focused and development organization, on Thursday announced they are launching a response to help those badly affected.

Below are some tips to help safely donate to the Southern California wildfire relief efforts courtesy of the Better Business Bureau:

As devastating wildfires continue to burn in southern California, leaving several people dead, Connecticut organizations are sending people and supplies for relief efforts. The American Red ...

The Connecticut-based organization Americares ... The organizations are accepting cash donations. California Professional Firefighters was founded in 1987 to support families of fallen ...

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Americares said it's planning to deliver first aid supplies, medicine and other relief as devastating fires burn in southern California.