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Ana Ortiz arrived at Mission Espada on Tuesday evening at a loss for words. She had her three family dogs and four daughters, two of whom have asthma, sought safety at the Red Cross emergency shelter amid the rapidly spreading wildfires. Never miss San Antonio Report’s biggest stories. Sign up for The Recap, a newsletter rundown of the most important news, delivered every Monday and Thursday. Ortiz said she was sent to the shelter because…

Evacuations on Bexar County’s Southeast Side are underway as fire crews respond to a large brush fire near I-37 and Southton Road. Never miss San Antonio Report’s biggest stories. Sign up for The Recap, a newsletter rundown of the most important news, delivered every Monday and Thursday. The wildfire, happening about 13 miles southeast of downtown, prompted several mandatory evacuation orders from Bexar County Office of Emergency Management. The evacuation area includes residential homes, including…

This request comes just six months after a pending 30% rate hike application, potentially impacting millions of California homeowners. SAN DIEGO — State Farm, California’s largest home insurance provider, has requested a 22% emergency rate increase from state regulators, citing financial strain following the recent Los Angeles wildfires.  This request comes just six months after a pending 30% rate hike application, potentially impacting millions of California homeowners. The insurance giant, which covers approximately one in…

Rianna MacMillan drove to San Antonio during the holidays and was visiting family when the wildfires erupted. During that time, the Eaton Fire destroyed her home. SAN ANTONIO — The start of the new year wasn’t what Rianna MacMillan imagined.  She was raised in San Antonio and Bandera, but now lives in California. She drove to San Antonio during the holidays and was visiting family when the wildfires erupted. She lives in Altadena, where in…

The firefighters say the devastation in California is far more overwhelming than what is captured on television or in online footage. LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. — Central Texas firefighters are lending their expertise to battle the wildfires currently raging in Los Angeles. Among them are three Killeen firefighters and one from Morgan’s Point Resort, who have been on the frontlines of the Palisades fire this week. The firefighters say the devastation in California is far…

click to enlarge Shutterstock / Moab Republic H-E-B has donated supplies and money to victims of natural disasters in the past. San Antonio-based grocery store chain H-E-B – recently ranked the best grocery store in the nation – is sending aid and supplies to folks affected by the California wildfires. H-E-B is donating $1 million to nonprofits to help support the victims of the wildfires in Southern California. The San Antonio-based company is also sending…

“I’m not surprised Chris did something like that,” said the Lakers head coach about Chris Paul’s kind gesture. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul went above and beyond for Lakers head coach JJ Redick’s two sons. Days before the Spurs-Lakers clash in Los Angeles, Redick lost his home in the Palisades fires. It destroyed all the sports memorabilia that belonged to his kids, Knox and Kai, that they accumulated during…

The crews from Mexico will join thousands of other firefighters on the frontlines of the fires. LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. — As crews continue to battle the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Saturday the arrival of 72 firefighters and disaster relief workers from Mexico.  Crews from Mexico’s National Forestry Commission and Ministry of Defense are joining the ongoing firefighting efforts. In a press release, Newsom expressed deep gratitude to Mexico for sending…

They are also providing assistance to the many victims affected by the devastating fires sweeping through LA county. SAN ANTONIO — Texas Governor Greg Abbott has asked organizations across the state to send help to the Los Angeles area amid the ongoing wildfires scorching communities. KENS 5 spoke to several of those organizations today. They are responding as part of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System and the Texas Emergency Medical Task Force. Not…

click to enlarge Courtesy of SusieCakes The cupcakes, which cost $5.99, are available in chocolate or vanilla, and they’re topped with vanilla buttercream along with red, white and blue sprinkles plus a red heart. A San Antonio bakery is helping victims of the ongoing California wildfires by donating proceeds of special, limited-time cupcakes it’s introduced. Alamo Heights’ SusieCakes, 7322 Jones Maltsberger Road, Suite 218, will donate 100% of the net proceeds from its California Wildfire…

click to enlarge Facebook / Boerne Fire Department Texas Strike Team is a specialized team composed of firefighters from Boerne, New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Bryan, Schertz and Pharr Fire Departments. Firefighters from the San Antonio area and around Texas have deployed to fight the wildfires ravaging Southern California. A team of firefighters hailing from Boerne, Schertz, Canyon Lake, Pharr and New Braunfels headed out Saturday to do their part, according to a Facebook post from the…

BENTONVILLE, Ark — Walmart has announced that it is committing $2.5 million to help with relief after wildfires have ravaged parts of Southern California. A release from the company, alongside Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation, said the relief support will include donations of food, water, essential products, and grants. “Associates, customers and members in the communities we serve are experiencing the devastating impacts of the wildfires in Southern California. Our thoughts are with those…

Annabelle Williams and her roommate evacuated their Malibu home Tuesday and made a grim discovery the following morning. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio mother says she’s grateful her daughter was able to make it out alive after wildfires tore through southern California this week. “There were so many memories in that house,” said Peggy Korn. Korn’s daughter Annabelle Williams grew up in San Antonio and has lived in California for the past five years….

A Texas family faces devastating loss in the California wildfires. Amid tragedy, they are encouraging people to donate to victims, especially uninsured families. DALLAS — When Christopher Fordinal and his family moved from the Dallas area to Altadena, California, they never imagined their lives would change in an instant. The Eaton wildfire in Los Angeles County swept through their neighborhood, leaving nothing but foundations and chimneys. For Fordinal, he stayed awake to keep an eye…

TDEM will deploy more than 135 firefighters and other personnel, as well as 45 fire engines, ambulances, command vehicles and other equipment. LAGO VISTA, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) to send firefighters, emergency personnel, fire engines and equipment to help fight wildfires in California. Abbott said in his announcement that the California Office of Emergency Services has asked for help responding to the devastating wildfires….