Businesses and organizations are coming together to help first responders and those affected by the wildfire in Conception Bay North.

Trades NL, which represents 14,000 skilled trades workers in the province, is making a $100,000 donation to assist the Canadian Red Cross, Newlife Rescue in Carbonear and the North Shore Volunteer Fire Department.

Newlife Rescue has been on the ground in Conception Bay North rescuing pets and livestock from the fire zone.

Executive Director of Trades NL Bob Fiander hopes the donation makes a difference, and he’s calling on others to step up as well.

“I can’t say enough about the support, and I hope that other organizations get out there – people, organizations, companies, donate what you can; it’s really needed.”

In the meantime, Quinlan, which operates

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