Firefighters continue to fight the wind-driven wildfires raging across Southern California.
Now there are six separate fires that firefighters are trying to control.
Praying for containment and for all those in harm's way #CaliforniaWildfires https://t.co/jwC9tiV7WJ
— Paradise Valley UMC (@PVUMC) December 9, 2017
The newest fire started just east of San Diego on Thursday.
On Thursday, about two dozen Thoroughbred Race Horses were killed in the Lilac Fire. Trainers attempted to rescue and load as many horses as time would allow, but the rest were set loose and trainers simply hoped for the best.
Instead, the horses were set free, but many didn't make it out.
Now, a GoFundMe page has been started to help both people and horses in the Lilac Fire area.
Donations for veterinary care for these horses, and all those affected by the Lilac Fire can be made here: https://t.co/CKmO7HTA7P hoping us Canadian horsemen can help any way we can.
— Kolina Crowe (@kgceventing) December 8, 2017
On Saturday morning, the California Fire San Diego reported the Lilac Fire has burned an estimated 4,100 acres so far and is 20% contained.
#LilacFire [update] The fire remains 4,100 acres & is now 20% contained. pic.twitter.com/AlBGOpKLxR
— CAL FIRE SAN DIEGO (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) December 9, 2017
Meanwhile, on Saturday, Helicopters are taking up 320 gallons of water to help with the Lilac Fire.
The UH-1Y Venom from Marine Light Helicopter Squadron flying in direct support of the Lilac Fire. UH-1Y Venoms can carry up to 320 gallons of water to help https://t.co/hmqOYPv60I #LilacFire #USMC #Marines #CaliforniaWildfires #CampPendleton pic.twitter.com/fn4kGawXBy
— DVIDSHub (@DVIDSHub) December 9, 2017
The Skirball fire in Bel Air has now taken numerous million-dollar homes.
On Friday, December 8th, US President Donald Trump declared that a federal emergency exists in California.
The action allows for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to act and assist in disaster relief efforts.
