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The First McKinney Fire Aid Distribution Brings Hope to a Close Community
The McKinney Fire ignited on July 29, 2022, in the Klamath National Forest, stretching across California and Oregon. The wildfire scorched over 60,000 acres of land, tragically claiming four lives along its path as it engulfed 185 structures and damaged 11. Most of the destroyed buildings were in the Klamath River unincorporated community. To aid those impacted, Tzu Chi USA Northwest Region volunteers distributed $21,000 on August 29, benefiting 57 individuals.