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Caring for Cali

Camas-Washougal residents donate to Californians impacted by catastrophic wildfires

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Laura McGuire, of Camas, writes a heartfelt message on a box destined for the wildfire-affected areas of Northern California. McGuire organized a two-day donation effort that inspired Camas and Washougal residents to contribute clothing, camping equipment and personal care items for Californians who had to evacuate their homes.

While the Camp Fire raged in northern California last week, killing 79 people, injuring five firefighters, destroying almost 10,000 homes and decimating the entire town of Paradise, residents in Camas and Washougal set out to help families affected by this and other wildfires burning throughout the Golden State.

Lutz Hardware in downtown Camas served as a drop-off spot. On Thursday and Friday, Nov. 15 and Nov. 16, local folks donated backpacks, diapers, strollers, toothpaste and toilet paper, non-perishable food and pet supplies to give to Californians displaced by the wildfires.

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