Valley Fire Relief Fund aims to help victims of wildfire

The Valley Fire Relief Fund, started by Tri Counties Bank, aims to provide relief to victims of the fire burning in Lake County, the bank said.

The fund began with a $10,000 donation from the bank an it is encouraging others to make deposits.

“We are committed to supporting the communities who have been impacted by the wildfires in Lake and Napa counties,” said Richard Smith, President and CEO of Tri Counties Bank.

Currently the Valley fire is only 10 percent contained and burned through 62,000 acres.

This story was originally published September 14, 2015 at 11:01 PM with the headline "Valley Fire Relief Fund aims to help victims of wildfire."