Dry conditions across Southern California set the stage for a series of deadly wind-driven wildfires that burned thousands of homes and other structures in the Los Angeles area in early January 2025.

With thousands of Los Angeles County residents forced to evacuate as the Palisades fire, Eaton fire and the Hurst fire burn through the region, local organizations are mobilizing to help displaced

Raging wildfires that continue to burn a path of destruction through Southern California claimed the Will Rogers ranch along with a number of other local landmarks in what is already the most damaging fire in Los Angeles history.

While the cause of each blaze has yet to be determined, all burned in or near foothill communities amid gusty winds and dry air and vegetation.

Major fires across Los Angeles this week have killed at least five people, forced 180,000 to flee their homes, and destroyed thousands of structures

Amid the fight against the deadly wildfires in Southern California, hundreds of animals have been saved and brought to shelters, thanks to help from good Samaratins. Many animals were dropped off as their owners evacuated.

Since the fires broke out, dozens of media outlets have reported resources for how to assist or escape those impacted by the wildfires, including Vogue, The Cut, The New York Times, and The Los Angeles Times,