Third Hour Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Two bishops in Paradise, California, are actively ministering to those in their area as Camp Fire continues to cause damage. Although Paradise 1st Ward Bishop Robert Harrison and Paradise 2nd Ward Bishop Troy Mattson have both lost their homes to the fire, they have been busy ensuring their members are okay and directing relief efforts. Bishop Harrison says ninety-five percent of members in his ward have lost their homes. Photo via James Dimmitt Camp Fire continues to wipe out most of Paradise, a town comprised of around 27,000 people. Recently, the death toll has risen from 29 to 48 and around 230 people are "unaccounted for" according to public safety officers. With these numbers and the widespread damage, Camp Fire has now been labeled as California's deadliest wildfire. In the midst of these difficult days, Paradise's Latter-day Saints have been rallying together. They are opening their homes and resources to those who have lost theirs, offering comfort, and working under the direction of Bishop Harrison and Bishop Mattson. Both bishops have been attempting... View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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