Wine Country and its surrounding communities are ablaze, but so are our hearts.

The fires have led a devastating burn through some of our region's most beloved places; homes, businesses and hospitals have been evacuated, people and valued possessions have been lost. Through it all though, it has been undeniably moving to see the greater Bay Area community rise up to help each other, whether it's donating clothes, food and medicine, providing shelter, fostering animals, or just giving a much needed hug.

Here are some of the more beautiful moments we've seen that serve as a reminder as to why we love the Bay Area and choose to call it home.