Her house burned down in the Nov. 8 wildfire that tore through the town of Paradise and surrounding communities, including Magalia, destroying more than 13,000 homes. Instead, the 26-year-old will be spending Thanksgiving with her husband’s family in nearby Durham. “They’ve lost their home, their traditions, whatever it is that they do. Sheppard would normally spend Thanksgiving with three dozen family members and friends at a home in Magalia. People like Faun and Danny O’Neel hope they can provide some relief, even for a few hours, for those who have lost everything.

Source: National Post November 22, 2018 06:11 UTC