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Paige Spiranac took to Instagram to encourage her 4M followers to help those affected by the disastrous LA wildfires on Saturday. She reshared a guide from the LA Times, detailing the ways people could help the victims.
Los Angeles is currently battling one of the most horrific bout of wildfires with the death toll being reported up to 11. Multiple evacuations are underway as numerous people have lost their homes to the fires. Several celebrities including Paris Hilton, Anna Faris, Mandy Moore, Leighton Meester and Adam Brody etc. have also lost their houses to the tragedy. The fires have ravaged thousands of acres of land.
Paige Spiranac wrote on her Instagram stories:
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"If you want to help but don't know where to start, I found this (post) helpful and wanted to share."
At the moment, four active fire incidents have been reported in Southern California. Saturday will mark the fifth day since the catastrophic wildfires started.
Which organizations were mentioned in the guide posted by Paige Spiranac?
Paige Spiranac had reshared a post from the LA Times that gave a list of organizations that are currently collecting funds and recruiting volunteers to help those affected or displaced by the LA wildfires.
The organizations that have been listed are:
- American Red Cross
- California Fire Foundation
- Canine Rescue Club
- GoFundMe
- Lagartijas Climbing Cru
- Set Active
- YMCA Koreatown locations
The post mentioned that people could support the Los Angeles Fire Department by donating to the Los Angeles Fire Department foundation. The caption further read:
"The foundation is seeking monetary donations to equip firefighters battling the wildfires with items including emergency fire shelters, hydration backpacks and wildland brush tools. You can donate to the cause online."
The links or contact numbers to all the organizations along with information about the relief efforts they are providing have been given in the post. All the mentioned organizations and several others are accepting monetary or material donations, volunteers, temporary foster care for animals, food, emergency supplies etc.
Jamie Lee Curtis, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Kylie Jenner, Mark Zuckerberg among several other celebrities have already pledged monetary donations or extended relief efforts amid the terrible fires.
NFL, NBA and NHL have either moved or postponed a number of upcoming games. The NFL has moved its Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams Monday playoff game to Arizona. The NBA and NHL have postponed their Lakers and Kings games respectively.
The PGA Tour is also reportedly considering moving the Tiger Woods-hosted Genesis Invitational from the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood, LA.
