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Ten Wildfires, Two Days, One State

Multiple wildfires are burning across California. Direct Relief is offering medical support to health centers and free clinics near the burn zones.

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California Wildfires

Firefighters respond to a brush fire in San Bernardino on June 30, 2025. Multiple fires are burning across the state. (Image by San Bernardino County Fire Department)
By Staff

LOS ANGELES — In an ominous start to the holiday weekend and peak wildfire season in the state, 10 wildfires are currently burning across California, all started within in the past two days. Chief among them are the fast-growing Wolf and Juniper fires in Riverside County. The Wolf fire has scorched over 2,400 acres and reached 35% containment. Three firefighters have been injured in the response, according to Cal Fire. The Juniper fire, at almost 700 acres, is 30% contained as of Tuesday afternoon.

Thousands of residents are under evacuation orders in areas impacted by the Wolf and Juniper fires, as well as the Lake fire in San Bernardino County. The Lake fire has burned more than 480 acres and is 50% contained.

Smoke and ash from these fires have degraded air quality, especially in the Inland Empire. Health officials warn that vulnerable populations, notably children, older adults, and individuals with respiratory or heart conditions, should reduce outdoor exposure, use air purifiers or clean HVAC filters, and wear N95 masks when smoke is present.

Containment efforts continue statewide as officials brace for escalating conditions amid a dry winter-to-spring followed by rising temperatures and potential red flag weather. With dry fuel loads and hot, dry weather expected into the holiday weekend, authorities warn that more ignitions are likely.

Direct Relief’s Response

Direct Relief has a long history of responding to wildfires in California, including recent wildfires in Los Angeles in January 2025. The organization maintains a medical inventory of aid commonly requested during fires, including N95 respirators, respiratory therapies including inhalers, eye drops, chronic disease management medications, and more.

In response to fires currently burning in the states, Direct Relief offered support to community health centers and free clinics near the Wolf Fire and is coordinating with Health Center Partners of Southern California, a regional network of community health centers, to offer additional assistance. The organization is ready to respond to any medical needs as they become known.

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