At the opening of the Volunteer Ministers Western U.S. Cavalcade at Chico Civic Center in Northern California, religious groups emphasize the need for long-term help for victims of the November 2018 Camp Fire.

November 8 to the 25, 2018, the Camp Fire, the worst wildfire in California history, burned through 153,000 acres, killed 85 civilians and incinerated 14,000 homes. Ministers from the Church of Scientology were among the religious leaders recognizing volunteers who helped in the aftermath of the disaster.

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For Scientology Volunteer Ministers responding to the California fires, this was a very different and special Thanksgiving.

Teams of Scientology Volunteer Ministers (VMs) are helping provide essential care for those affected by the worst fire season in California history.

The Church of Scientology Mission of Chico has set up its yellow Volunteer Ministers tent and VMs are sorting and distributing donated items and helping people cope.