Chevron donates $500,000 to fire victims in California

Chevron has donated $500,000 to the American Red Cross in support of  vitims of the wildfires in Northern and Southern California.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and the devastation caused by the wildfires in our home state,” said Mike Wirth, vice chairman, Chevron.

“Our thoughts are with all those affected by the fires and the first responders working to contain them.”

“Based in California for over a century, Chevron is committed to working with local communities as they recover from the fires.

The oil gaint said it would match any donations made to wildfire relief efforts by its employees and retirees.