Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery 11 days ago, it has burned 14,117 acres. A fire crew of 2,782 has been working on site and, as of Saturday 1 a.m., they managed to contain 65% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.
The most destructive fires in the city’s history claimed 27 lives. Officials say that number will likely increase.
Those looking to assist residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, materials or their time.
No stranger to natural disasters, Pasadena resident Pedro Rojas keeps a safety bag in his car with essentials like a jacket, gloves and running shoes in case he needs to flee at a moment’s notice.
Lawmakers from across California announced new legislative proposals Thursday intended to speed up rebuilding and recovery efforts in Los Angeles County as thousands remain evacuated from their homes.
Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery nine days ago, it has burned 14,117 acres. A fire crew of 3,404 has been working on site and, as of Thursday morning, they managed to contain 55% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.
Organizations like the Red Cross are playing a critical role with crews responding from across the country, including Northern California, to provide relief to Los Angeles-are fire victims.
More than a dozen dogs and cats from Southern California are now resting in Sonoma County after rescuers traveled to the region this week.
In the Los Angeles region, calmer winds have enabled firefighters to gain better control over major wildfires, whi
Analysts at Goldman Sachs warn that the recent fires in Los Angeles County might become the most costly in California's history. Losses could reach up to $40 billion (£33 billion), making it one of the 20 most expensive natural disasters in the US relative to GDP.
Polling shows many Americans blame climate change for the disaster.