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Maui Wildfires: Bloomfield Man Helps Friends In Hawaii Maui Wildfires: Bloomfield Man Helps Friends In Hawaii
Maui Wildfires: Bloomfield Man Helps Friends In Hawaii Joseph Franco's friends and BJJ teammates have seen the devastation of the Maui wildfires firsthand. Now Franco, a Bloomfield resident is doing what he can to help. A fundraiser has been created to assist Joe and Yehia Refando, Maui residents, who lost their home and all their possessions in the wildfire. As of Wednesday, August 16, almost $7,500 has been raised. "They were able to save their dogs and escape to a nearby shelter with only the clothes on their back," Franco said. "Like so many others they have to start entirely over. These two would never ask for help themselves so it’s up to…