Aaron Rodgers teams up with group to assist Thompson Fire evacuees

(FOX40.COM) — Butte County native Aaron Rodgers, a longtime NFL quarterback who is currently with the New York Jets, partnered with North Valley Community Foundation to help evacuees affected by the Thompson Fire .

A total of $100,000 was deployed, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. The money comes from a fund created by NVCF dedicated to wildfire relief, and a fund Rodgers and NVCF created after the deadly Camp Fire hit Butte County in 2018.

A news release said the money would be used for shelters, gas, food, diapers, coolers and other items.

“…I will always be committed to helping my beloved Northern California home areas,” Rodgers said in a statement. “My heart goes out to the families and communities affected, and we will be deploying funds immediately to help those in need.”

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The Thompson Fire started on July 2 and eventually forced nearly 30,000 people in and near Oroville to evacuate their homes, although by Friday morning, many evacuation orders had been lifted or lowered to evacuation warnings.

CAL FIRE said the Thompson Fire was 49% contained as of Friday morning.

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