FOX Corporation donates $1 million to support American Red Cross' California Wildfires relief efforts

The donation will help the agency provide safe shelter, hot meals, emotional support, and resources to aid in recovery in the region.

FOX Corporation, who continues to be an Annual Disaster Giving Program partner, is encouraging viewers to contribute alongside them to help families affected by the devastating wildfires and remain in urgent need of support. Every donation better enables the Red Cross to respond to and help residents recover from this disaster. 

Residents have been forced to flee as fires continue to rage across southern California. As of midday Thursday, the fires have burned more than 27,000 acres, Cal Fire said. At least five people have been reported dead, according to authorities, with at least 130,000 people having been ordered to evacuate their homes.

The Red Cross immediately dispatched hundreds of American workers to help southern California residents flee the area and is mobilizing "hundreds" more to support the victims, they said. They are preparing truckloads of supplies like cots, blankets and water to be ready to support thousands of people in emergency shelters if needed.

They urged residents to remain "vigilant" as the fires continue to blaze.

"The combination of dry fuels, hurricane-force winds and low humidity have fed the fires, challenging efforts to contain the blazes as they consume tens of thousands of acres. The threat isn't over," the organization said. "Critical fire weather will continue through Friday and then again next week. It's imperative that people remain vigilant, be prepared to evacuate and follow instructions from local authorities as this situation continues to evolve."