Want to help fire victims and firefighters? Here's how.

Want to help fire victims and firefighters?  Here's how.

KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash. -- An incredible amount of donations continue to come in to help the victims of the Taylor Bridge Fire. Some items are no longer needed while there are plenty of other things that can help with the relief effort.

Organizers in Kittitas County say they don't need any more outer wear clothes, pet food, pet supplies, water or Gatorade for firefighters. In fact, more than 500 boxes of clothes have been delivered.

There is still a need for new underwear and socks. They also need hard candy, mixed nuts, lip balm, eye drops, face wash, body wash, diapers, contact lens solution and lotion.

Drop off locations in Ellensburg are the Holiday Inn Express at 1620 S. Canyon Road, the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce/Ellensburg Rodeo Office at 609 N. Main Street or Knudson Lumber at 1791 Vantage Highway. Donations specifically for firefighters can be delivered to Sahaptin Outfitters at 119 E. First Street in Cle Elum.

Fire victims can pick up donations at a few locations. Donated clothes are available at Ellensburg Community Closet at 421 Main Street in Ellensburg, Eagles Closet at 118 First Street in Cle Elum and Community Church Closet at 201 E. Third Street in Cle Elum. Fire victims can pick up food at the Fish Food Bank on Water Street in Ellensburg.

If you need help for animals, contact the Kittitas County Fairgrounds (509) 933-8236 or Ellensburg Animal Hospital (509) 925-2833.

Community and Member Businesses who would like to offer special services or discounts, or wondering how to help or what to donate, should also contact the Chamber at (509) 925-2002.

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KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash. -- Many people are asking how to assist with fire victims and firefighters.  Donations of any kind: food, water, toiletries, laundry detergent, etc; can be dropped off at the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce/Ellensburg Rodeo office at 609 N. Main Street in Ellensburg.  Cash donations to American Red Cross also being collected.  You may also deliver donations to the Holiday Inn Express at 1620 S. Canyon Rd, Ellensburg or at Knudson Lumber at 1791 Vantage Hwy, Ellensburg. 

If you need help for animals, contact the Kittitas County Fairgrounds (509) 933-8236 or Ellensburg Animal Hospital (509) 925-2833.

Community and Member Businesses who would like to offer special services or discounts, or wondering how to help or what to donate, should also contact the Chamber at (509) 925-2002.