Pechanga Contributes $50,000 to Support Families of Fallen Firefighters of the Esperanza Fire

PECHANGA INDIAN RESERVATION — The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians today announced a contribution of $50,000 to aid the families of the four fighters who lost their lives in the Esperanza wildfire.

“We at Pechanga are saddened to hear that four firefighters lost their lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the firefighters,” said Pechanga Tribal Chairman Mark Macarro. “Pechanga’s families pray for the safety of the firefighters responding to this wildfire.”

“Pechanga will do what it can to help,” said Chairman Macarro. Since this morning, an engine from the Pechanga Fire Department was on the incident as part of a structure protection strike team.

About the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians

The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians is a federally recognized tribal government located next to Temecula, California. The Tribe owns and operates the Pechanga Resort & Casino.

Source: The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians

CONTACT: Jacob Mejia, +1-951-675-0586, for The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians