. >> red cross e vac waeugz evacuation center. here is a live look at the scene there tonight. hundreds of people are stocking up on supplies. for now this is the only home they have. >> reporter: for this family, this wood frame and mesh roof will be their home tonight since the valley fire likely took their real home away. >> like a match book. boom! so much black smoke coming up behind me. it was like something you see in the movies, you know. terrifying. >> reporter: fortunately this family has their important paper work and each other but there is still stuff they are missing. >> my medicine, my truck, my boats. >> there have been tears shed. >> reporter: 600 people slept here at the county fairgrounds. >> does it warm your heart to see this? >> yes. this is -- this is what it is about right here. >> at this shelter pets are welcome, too. under a few conditions. >> we have supplies. animals are welcome here but not invited indoors. >> next here. >> reporter: most of the day, a stream of vehicles dropping off everything from pet food to clothes to dishes. anything to help t