The Golden State is being filled with golden skies and charred land as the wildfires rage on in Northern California. On the night of October 8, fires picked up and quickly spread all over with the Tubbs, the Atlas and Nuns fire affecting counties like Napa, Lake, Sonoma, Mendocino, Butte and Solano.

According to CNN News, “An estimated 217,000 acres have burned, according to a Sunday update from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) [and] an estimated 5,700 structures have been destroyed.”

Not only have hundreds of thousands acres of land burned, but about 43 people are confirmed dead with hundreds missing and the death count still on the rise.

Fortunately, the progress in containment of the fire is rising with Tubbs almost 25 percent contained which is a major leap from a few days ago when it was only three percent contained. With over 10,000 firefighters in Northern California on scene fighting these fires, progress is able to be made.

Mass evacuations have been in full force trying to minimize the amount of missing people. While some have been evacuating, others in some counties have been able to go back to the remains of their houses and search through the rubble. Unfortunately, many find nothing and are left with what they grabbed when they fleeted.

With negative energy in the air, many have decided to step up to the plate by donating to charities to help fund the relief. Donations are accepted on websites like Redcross and Wildfire appeal.

“The love for humanity and others has become very prominent in this time, not only with people helping others during a time of loss due to this fire, but with all the natural disasters,” drama teacher Wanda Teddy said.

Heartbreak and sorrow is effecting everyone worldwide while the fires still continue to burn. Progress is being made and any possible donations are very appreciated in this difficult time.