NBC News’ Chloe Melas Recalls a Fire that Destroyed Family Home at Empire State Building Lighting

NBC News’ correspondent Chloe Melas lit the Empire State Building Red on Tuesday, March 25th, kicking off Red Cross Giving Day. In her speech for the event, Melas, 38, honored the important work of the American Red Cross.

“The Red Cross volunteers are often among the first on the scene to comfort affected families and help with urgent needs like emergency lodging [and] food. In a typical week, they distribute $1 million in financial assistance to those…