California wildfires: A look at the helpers, heroes, acts of bravery
Communities across California have been devastated by the severe wildfires in the region and now, amid so much damage and despair, people are displaying remarkable acts of bravery and kindness to help each other. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports for TODAY.
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