Join ABC7 News, Red Cross to help families in need with Day of Giving for Western Wildfires

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The devastating wildfires ravaging the West have burned millions of acres, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes. Join ABC7 News and the Red Cross to help families in need with a Day of Giving for Western Wildfires.

From 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, we will be taking calls and donations. The Red Cross has mobilized a massive relief effort to ensure that our neighbors have food, shelter and comfort. ABC stations up and down the West Coast are rallying together to help those families in need by hosting the Day of Giving for Western Wildfires.

Watch ABC7 News to find out how you can help. To donate online, visit redcross.org/abc.

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VIDEO: Red Cross Regional CEO discusses Day of Giving

DAY OF GIVING: The Red Cross has mobilized a massive relief effort to ensure that our neighbors have food, shelter and comfort. Watch ABC7 News to find out how you can help.

VIDEO: Red Cross official discusses how they're helping keep fire victims safe

Red Cross Regional Disaster Response Officer John Ruiz speaks to ABC7 about how they're helping keep wildfire victims safe.

VIDEO: Red Cross board member discusses importance of Day of Giving

Briana Taylor, Red Cross Board Member & Regional Wildfire Disaster Response External Relations Lead, joined ABC7's 3 p.m. show to talk more about the importance of the Day of Giving fundraiser.

VIDEO: Red Cross regional CEO discusses how Day of Giving helps wildfire victims

Jennifer Adrio Red Cross Regional CEO, joined the ABC7 News at 4 p.m. to discuss how Day of Giving helps families affected by wildfires.

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