Pictured left to right: Firefighter Chris Zammarelli, Lieutenant CJ Thorne, Engineer Casey Finnerty, and Firefighter Brian Loan.
Keizer Fire District sent Engine 385, along with nine other engines from Marion County fire agencies, as part of the Oregon State Fire Marshal strike teams to the Palisades Fire in the Los Angeles area.
Captain Aaron Pittis has been deployed as an Assistant Strike Team Leader. Lieutenant CJ Thorne, Engineer Casey Finnerty, Firefighter Chris Zammarelli, and Firefighte rBrian Loan make up the crew of Keizer Engine 385.
They are all prepared and eager to assist our neighboring state in protecting life and property in their time of need.
Darrell W. Fuller, a disaster response volunteer with the American Red Cross, and first aid/CPR/AED instructor was heading to the Los Angeles area Thursday. In his position with the Red Cross, Fuller volunteers at disasters throughout the country.
In Los Angeles, Fuller and other Red Cross volunteers from Oregon will coordinate with local officials to make sure people have the help they need and will remain as long as needed.
The public can support the American Red Cross’s work by making a financial contribution at RedCross.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Three separate fires burning in Los Angeles County are fanned by powerful Santa Ana winds, reaching speeds up to 90 miles per hour and more.
Reports say the Pacific Palisades area has suffered about 1,000 destroyed structures—homes and businesses.
The hills above the Palisades, including the historic Will Rogers estate, burn out of control on Tuesday night. This view is from a mile east on Sunset Boulevard. LELAND ZAITZ for the Keizertimes
