Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Gives $100,000 to American Red Cross

PALM SPRINGS — The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians announce a donation of $100,000 to the American Red Cross. to support those affected by the Los Angeles-area fires.

The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission.

“The Tribe extends its deep appreciation to the American Red Cross for its tireless efforts to support people impacted by these devastating fires,” Tribal Chairman Reid D. Milanovich said in a statement. “Right now, many are struggling, and we know the Red Cross is there to help.”

Here are the latest updates from LA County’s Coordinated Joint Information Center as of 10 a.m. on Jan. 19, 2025.

Casualties 

The fires have resulted in 27 confirmed deaths, according to the LA County Medical Examiner. The office continues investigating these deaths and will update their website with additional cases if more deaths are determined during search and rescue operations.

Eaton Fire 

Structures Threatened: 10,210
Structures Damaged: 1,062
Structures Destroyed: 9,366Note: Does not include structures believed destroyed, but pending confirmation.
Palisades Fire

Structures Threatened: 12,280
Structures Damaged: 707
Structures Destroyed: 4,996 Note: Does not include structures believed destroyed, but pending confirmation.

 

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