Wells Fargo Donates to Red Cross to Assist Wildfire Victims

"The wildfires caused massive evacuations and destroyed more than 60 residences. By contributing to the Red Cross, we are reaching out to help our area neighbors, friends, families and customers who were affected by the fires," said John Sotoodeh, Wells Fargo Los Angeles Metro Community Bank regional president.

In addition to supporting wildfire victims, the donation will support all of the life-saving programs and services offered by the chapter, including health and safety training, water safety classes, services to members of Armed Forces and preparing for a catastrophic disaster.

"Wells Fargo has been a wonderful corporate benefactor, and we are hoping this donation will inspire others in the business community to give generously," said Paul Schulz, CEO, American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles.

About Wells Fargo:

Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion in assets, providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and consumer finance through more than 10,000 stores and 12,000 ATMs and the internet (wellsfargo.com) across North America and internationally.

About the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles

A volunteer-led humanitarian organization, the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles provides relief for victims of house and apartment fires, wildfires, earthquakes, floods, hazardous material spills, transportation accidents, explosions and other natural or man-made disasters -- 24 hours a day. Last year, the chapter trained more than 100,000 people in vital life-saving skills, including CPR and first aid. For more information about the Los Angeles Red Cross, please visit www.RedCrossLA.org