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Grants open to people who lost homes in Beachie Creek fire

A burned home in Gates on Wednesday, September 9. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter)

Santiam Canyon homeowners who lost their primary residence in last year’s wildfire can now apply for a $1,000 grant from the Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund.

The grant is available to homeowners whose primary residence was a total loss in the fire, according to a news release from Santiam Hospital, which is administering the fund.

The fund has to date collected $2.9 million to help those impacted by the fire, which burned down the canyon Labor Day weekend, destroying hundreds of homes.

Applications for a recovery grant are available on the fund website. People with questions or who need other assistance can call the grant helpline at (503) 897-0379 or email [email protected].

Rachel Alexander