Her question relates to a claim being spread around social media that the government is allegedly paying for 100% of the damage in California, but not in North Carolina. WBTV’s

The federal response to the California wildfires has so far mimicked the government’s response to Hurricane Helene hitting North Carolina in September 2024. In both instances, President Joe Biden declared disasters and later increased the percentage of costs the federal government would absorb for emergency work to 100%.

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes across Los Angeles and Southern California. Many residents are now faced with how to move forward. Federal, state, and local agencies, along with various organizations, are actively assisting those affected by the wildfires.

To ensure your donation goes to a legitimate group doing relief work, you should: Avoid donating on the spot if you receive a phone call asking for money. If you want to donate by phone, you can visit the group’s website and call the phone number listed (or donate through the website itself).

Here in the Commonwealth, thousands of miles from the wildfires ravaging Southern California, one non-profit is working to spread hope to those on the West Coast. God’s Pit Crew is doing its part to support those in California by sending over 1,

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Scientists say climate change has likely contributed to the unprecedented and devastating wildfires ravaging Southern California. One factor is the increasing amount of dry vegetation. It is fueling larger and more destructive wildfires. NC State Professor Joseph Roise says there's another issue.

Nine disaster-trained volunteers from the American Red Cross of North Carolina are heading to ... Red Cross is on the ground supporting Southern California residents.Keep up with the latest ...

One of the biggest stories of 2025 thus far has been the wildfires in California. A common occurrence in that state, wildfires are often fueled by a combination of drought and terrain. The terrain allows for the development of Santa Ana winds that cause any fire to spread very quickly.