Northern California and Oregon

• Some 14,000 lightning strikes and other factors have caused over 700 separate wildfires, which have burned over one million acres of land across northern California and parts of Oregon

• Smoke and ash have diminished air quality to unhealthy levels. On August 21, it was reported that northern California had some of the worst air quality anywhere on earth

• Two of the raging fires are reported to be the second and third largest wildfires in California’s history

• 936 publishers have had to evacuate temporarily

• 2 homes of publishers have been destroyed

• A Disaster Relief Committee, circuit overseers, and local congregation elders are working to assist those affected

Our brothers and sisters deeply appreciate the assistance from the brotherhood. One brother stated: “No matter what happens, the organization will be there immediately to help you. We are part of a family.” The ongoing efforts to provide relief is evidence that nothing can “separate us from God’s love.”—Romans 8:39.