{"id":99427,"date":"2026-08-03T07:19:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T14:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldvision.org\/?p=99427"},"modified":"2026-08-07T11:44:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T18:44:40","slug":"wildfires-facts-faqs-how-to-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldvision.org\/disaster-relief-news-stories\/wildfires-facts-faqs-how-to-help","title":{"rendered":"Wildfires: Facts, FAQs, and how to help"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Wildfires are becoming more frequent and destructive in many parts of the world. Fueled by extreme heat, drought, dry vegetation, and strong winds, blazes can spread rapidly, destroying homes and communities, and putting children and families at risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>While fire is part of a natural part of many ecosystems, severe wildfire seasons are affecting millions of people each year. Wildfires can leave lasting impacts through displacement, poor air quality, disrupted livelihoods, and emotional trauma.<\/p>\n<p>When disasters like wildfires strike, World Vision partners with local churches and communities to deliver emergency relief supplies for impacted children and families, including those recovering from the devastating blazes in the Spokane, Washington, region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"background: white; margin: 0in 0in 15.0pt 0in;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Learn about the causes of wildfires and where major fires are happening in 2026. Explore resources offered by World Vision to understand wildfires better and discover ways to support people and communities impacted by them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"top\">Wildfires: Facts, FAQs, how to help<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#facts\">Fast facts: Wildfires<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#current\">Where are the major wildfires in 2026?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wildfire\">What is a wildfire?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cause\">What causes wildfires?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#children\">How do wildfires affect children?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#info\">Where can I find current wildfire information and resources?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#respond\">Where has World Vision responded to wildfires in the U.S.?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#world-vision\">How does World Vision respond to disasters in the U.S.?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#help\">How can I help survivors of wildfires and other disasters in the U.S.?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"facts\">Fast facts: Wildfires<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Wildfires are a <a href=\"https:\/\/wfca.com\/wildfire-articles\/are-wildfires-good-for-the-environment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">natural part<\/a> of many ecosystems that can be crucial in clearing dead vegetation, promoting new growth, and maintaining biodiversity.<\/li>\n<li>Nearly 85% of wildfires in the U.S. are caused by people.<\/li>\n<li>Lightning is the most common natural cause of wildfires.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/climate-change\/extreme-weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Extreme weather patterns<\/a>, such as hotter temperatures, prolonged droughts, and altered precipitation patterns, have contributed to increased wildfire frequency and intensity in many regions.<\/li>\n<li>Wildfires spread quickly, driven by wind, terrain, and fuel availability. Grassland fires can move faster than 14 mph and up to 6.7 mph in forests &mdash; and can change direction quickly.<\/li>\n<li>Intense wildfires can generate their own weather systems, including thunderclouds called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmets.org\/metmatters\/pyrocumulonimbus-clouds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pyrocumulonimbus clouds<\/a>, capable of producing lightning and fire tornadoes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><a href=\"#top\">BACK TO QUESTIONS<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_121538\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-121538\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-121538 size-medium lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/email\/met3\/spacer.gif\" alt='People gather at an aid distribution site with tables, tents, clothes, boxes of food, supplies, and a sign reading \"Disaster Relief Center.\"' width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07103407\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-17-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07103407\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-17-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07103407\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-17-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07103407\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-17-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07103407\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-17-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07103407\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-17-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07103407\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-17-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07103407\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-17-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07103407\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-17-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07103407\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-17-1280x853.jpg\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-121538\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">On Aug. 6, 2026, residents impacted by the Spokane, Washington, wildfires received emergency supplies at Westside Church of the Nazarene. Through partnerships with local churches, World Vision delivered relief items including hygiene kits, bottled water, air purifiers, diapers, clothing, emergency meal kits, and more. (&copy; 2026 World Vision\/photo by Chris Huber)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"current\">What are the major wildfires in 2026?<\/h2>\n<p>As of early August 2026, major wildfires are raging across <a href=\"https:\/\/firms.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov\/usfs\/map\/#d:24hrs;@-100.0,40.0,4.0z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-outlook-id=\"07c2aa3a-3fa2-447e-a79d-efaa4859e0aa\">North America<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu\/projects-and-activities\/natural-and-man-made-hazards\/forest-fires\/current-wildfire-situation-europe_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-outlook-id=\"761d1b5f-9a92-4a71-826e-c22916934bbb\">Europe<\/a>, and parts of <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/argentina-patagonia-milei-trump-austerity-wildfires-drought-f07520babbbb3ea18f9da96d47a7c3b4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-outlook-id=\"e6a830b5-036c-4db3-bed3-72a00bd63c39\">South America<\/a>. <a href=\"\/disaster-relief-news-stories\/extreme-weather-helping-communities-recover-rebuild\">Extreme weather,<\/a> prolonged drought, dry vegetation, and strong winds have created conditions that allow fires to spread rapidly, <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/wildfire-spokane-washington-evacuate-8e42b37783bda01e7d004d71e546458e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">forcing evacuations,<\/a> damaging homes, and reducing air quality for millions of people.<\/p>\n<p><b>In the United States<\/b>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nifc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-outlook-id=\"cd4a6a4a-79b3-4da1-ad37-236f2ebd2ef1\">National Interagency Fire Center<\/a> reports that tens of thousands of wildfires have burned millions of acres this year, with large fires continuing across the West. One of the <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/wildfires-western-us-spokane-eastern-washington-3f70ca42599d306cf0c540df34ee50d0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hardest-hit areas is the Spokane, Washington, region<\/a>, where wildfires have destroyed homes, prompted evacuations, and filled the air with hazardous smoke. World Vision has responded by sending truckloads of emergency supplies to support affected communities.<\/p>\n<p><b>In Canada,<\/b>&nbsp;firefighters are battling widespread <a href=\"https:\/\/ciffc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-outlook-id=\"2e9be83c-d300-4ff5-a84b-e465564e0824\">wildfires across several provinces<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>In Europe<\/b>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/europe-wildfires-france-spain-bordeaux-0880421447ebd9ad4d2e505b37c54181\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-outlook-id=\"3f4e5fa8-077c-4a97-b705-45a59c602392\">France, Spain<\/a>, and Greece, fire crews are responding to dangerous fires fueled by extreme heat and dry conditions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><a href=\"#top\">BACK TO QUESTIONS<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_121421\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-121421\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121421 lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/email\/met3\/spacer.gif\" alt=\"Aerial view of wildfire-scarred land in Maui, with burned areas extending from the ocean to the mountains. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03111938\/D400-2290-103.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03111938\/D400-2290-103-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03111938\/D400-2290-103-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03111938\/D400-2290-103-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03111938\/D400-2290-103-755x566.jpg 755w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03111938\/D400-2290-103-1013x760.jpg 1013w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03111938\/D400-2290-103-850x638.jpg 850w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03111938\/D400-2290-103-1140x855.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03111938\/D400-2290-103.jpg\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-121421\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One year after devastating wildfires swept through Lahaina, Maui, impacted residents continued the long road to recovery and rebuilding. (&copy; 2024 World Vision\/photo by Laura Reinhardt)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"wildfire\">What is a wildfire?<\/h2>\n<p>Wildfires, often called forest fires or bushfires, are unintentional fires that ignite and spread rapidly in areas such as forests, grasslands, or prairies. Fueled by dry vegetation and driven by wind, wildfires can grow quickly in size and intensity, posing significant risks to wildlife, natural habitats, and communities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><a href=\"#top\">BACK TO QUESTIONS<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cause\">What causes wildfires?<\/h2>\n<p>Various sources can spark wildfires, including lightning strikes, human activities such as campfires or fireworks, and, occasionally, natural causes like volcanic eruptions. Once ignited, wildfires can be challenging to contain and extinguish, often requiring extensive firefighting efforts involving ground crews, aerial support, and specialized equipment.<\/p>\n<p>Wildfires can have far-reaching impacts, causing environmental destruction, loss of property, displacement of communities, and adverse health effects due to smoke inhalation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><a href=\"#top\">BACK TO QUESTIONS<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"children\">How do wildfires affect children?<\/h2>\n<p>Wildfires can change a child&rsquo;s life in an instant, <a href=\"\/refugees-news-stories\/forced-to-flee-top-countries-refugees-coming-from\" data-outlook-id=\"fea9d1ee-ad46-47b4-a8ad-1f900a860b8c\">forcing families to flee<\/a>&nbsp;their homes with little notice, leaving behind belongings, schools, and livelihoods. Thick wildfire smoke can also expose children to harmful air pollution, raising the risk of asthma attacks and other respiratory illnesses.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/us-work-news-stories\/los-angeles-fires-hurting-healing-together\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recovery efforts<\/a> can take months, years, or even longer. People may lose homes, crops, livestock, or their sources of income, making it difficult to begin rebuilding their lives. Children may experience levels of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/mental-health-in-emergencies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stress, anxiety, grief, or trauma<\/a> after evacuating or experiencing the destruction of their homes, schools, or communities.<\/p>\n<p>For families already living in poverty or recovering from other emergencies, a wildfire can deepen existing challenges. That&rsquo;s why World Vision partners with local churches, communities, and emergency responders to provide emergency supplies, child protection, psychosocial support, and long-term recovery assistance so that <a href=\"\/us-work-news-stories\/gifts-following-wildfires-build-community-bonds\">children and families can begin to rebuild<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><a href=\"#top\">BACK TO QUESTIONS<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_121532\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-121532\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-121532 size-medium lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/email\/met3\/spacer.gif\" alt=\"A young boy stands with two women as relief supplies are distributed. An open truck is stocked with a large box of diapers, toys, and other aid items.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07102553\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-15-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07102553\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-15-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07102553\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-15-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07102553\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-15-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07102553\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-15-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07102553\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-15-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07102553\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-15-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07102553\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-15-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07102553\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-15-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07102553\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-15-1280x853.jpg\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-121532\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">On Aug. 6, 2026, families impacted by the Spokane, Washington, wildfires found relief through emergency supplies delivered by World Vision and local church partners. One distribution site at Westside Church of the Nazarene provided families with essential relief items to help meet their immediate needs. (&copy; 2026 World Vision\/photo by Chris Huber)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"info\">Where can I find current wildfire information and resources?<\/h2>\n<p>During wildfire season, rely on authoritative sources for emergency information and updates. Check with your state and local fire departments for guidance. Here are some resources for current information on wildfire <a href=\"\/disaster-relief-news-stories\/how-to-prepare-for-an-emergency\">preparedness<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nifc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Interagency Fire Center<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nifc.gov\/nicc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Interagency Coordination Center<\/a><\/strong>: Both offer national statistics and fire updates. They provide up-to-date information on wildland fires, which include wildfires and any non-structure fires that are intentional<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inciweb.nwcg.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inciweb<\/a>:<\/strong> A comprehensive resource that offers maps, photos, and updates on large-scale fire incidents across all states and agencies<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/wildfires\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ready.gov<\/a>:<\/strong> Offers wildfire safety and preparedness messages<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smokeybear.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SmokeyBear.com<\/a>:<\/strong> Provides educational resources and tips for wildfire prevention and safety<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/readyforwildfire.org\/prepare-for-wildfire\/wildfire-action-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wildfire Action Plan<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Created by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the guide outlines action plans and checklists to ensure preparedness for wildfires<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/education-and-research\/wildfire\/firewise-usa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Firewise USA<\/a>:<\/strong> Offers resources and guidance for creating fire-prepared communities and reducing wildfire risk<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fire.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection<\/span><\/a>:<\/strong> Updates and resources on current California fires<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><a href=\"#top\">BACK TO QUESTIONS<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_121541\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-121541\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-121541 size-full lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/email\/met3\/spacer.gif\" alt=\"A World Vision aid worker carries boxes of relief supplies from a vehicle to a distribution site serving people affected by wildfires.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07105959\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-14.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07105959\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-14-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07105959\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-14-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07105959\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-14-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07105959\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-14-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07105959\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-14-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07105959\/Spokane-Wildfire-Response-14.jpg\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-121541\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">On Aug. 6, 2026, Joseph Tankiewicz from World Vision&rsquo;s Storehouse delivers relief supplies to Westside Church of the Nazarene in Spokane, Washington, for families impacted by wildfires. (&copy; 2026 World Vision\/photo by Chris Huber)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"respond\">Where has World Vision responded to wildfires in the U.S.?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In August 2026, World Vision responded to the Spokane-area wildfires by dispatching two truckloads of emergency relief supplies from its Fife, Washington, Storehouse to local church partners serving affected families. The shipments included hygiene kits, bottled water, air purifiers, diapers, clothing, emergency meal kits, shoes, socks, undergarments, toys, and work gloves. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Working alongside trusted local churches, World Vision staff helped deliver immediate aid while assessing ongoing community needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In January 2025, World Vision responded to the <a href=\"\/disaster-relief-news-stories\/california-fires-facts-faqs-how-to-help\">Los Angeles fires<\/a> in January 2025. Our <a href=\"\/us-work-news-stories\/from-disasters-to-healing-world-visions-work-in-us\"><span class=\"s2\">U.S. Programs<\/span><\/a> team partnered with local churches and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamcenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">Los Angeles Dream Center<\/span><\/a> to send supplies like water, food, blankets, coolers, hygiene kits, and more from our World Vision Storehouse locations across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_121413\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-121413\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121413 lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/email\/met3\/spacer.gif\" alt=\"Men unload boxes of disaster relief supplies from a truck during an aid distribution event on a sunny day. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03105518\/D400-2342-10.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03105518\/D400-2342-10-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03105518\/D400-2342-10-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03105518\/D400-2342-10-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03105518\/D400-2342-10-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03105518\/D400-2342-10-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03105518\/D400-2342-10.jpg\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-121413\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">World Vision staff and volunteers arrive at the Flintridge Center in Pasadena, California, in a semi-truck loaded with essential supplies for families affected by the 2024 Los Angeles wildfires. (&copy; 2024 World Vision\/photo by Amy Van Drunen)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>World Vision also responded to wildfires in the U.S., including the 2024 Texas wildfires and the devastating <a href=\"\/disaster-relief-news-stories\/maui-wildfires-facts-faqs-how-to-help#faqs\">Maui fires<\/a> in 2023.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In Texas<\/strong><b>,<\/b>&nbsp;World Vision provided immediate assistance as wildfires, including the Smokehouse Creek Fire, swept through the Texas Panhandle, scorching over a million acres.&nbsp;Partnering with the West Texas District Church of the Nazarene, World Vision distributed essential supplies to 1,500 people impacted by the blazes. Items included clean water, diapers, hygiene products, bedding, and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In Maui<\/strong><b>,<\/b> <a href=\"\/us-work-news-stories\/working-alongside-partners-to-support-maui-relief-efforts\">World Vision aided<\/a> affected families through various local partnerships, such as the Pukalani Community Church of the Nazarene, Maui Rescue Mission, and Hawaii Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Assistance ranged from supporting resource hubs and mobile relief services to providing crisis relief boxes and crucial supplies like food, diapers, hygiene kits, and generators.<\/p>\n<p>While communities are showing <a href=\"https:\/\/mauinow.com\/2026\/07\/27\/3-years-after-the-maui-wildfires-recovery-shows-progress-but-challenges-remain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">signs of recovery in 2026<\/a>, many households still face challenges related to food security, housing, health, and social support.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><a href=\"#top\">BACK TO QUESTIONS<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_99434\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-99434\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99434 lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/email\/met3\/spacer.gif\" alt=\"A family of five smiles at the camera. Three family members hold donated boots, and three males make the Hawaiian shaka sign with their hands.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2024\/05\/17102244\/D430-0232-09.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2024\/05\/17102244\/D430-0232-09-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2024\/05\/17102244\/D430-0232-09-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2024\/05\/17102244\/D430-0232-09-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2024\/05\/17102244\/D430-0232-09-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2024\/05\/17102244\/D430-0232-09-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wvusstatic.com\/www\/uploads\/2024\/05\/17102244\/D430-0232-09.jpg\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-99434\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In August 2023, the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century ravaged the Hawaiian island of Maui, devastating the historic town of Lahaina. 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