We’ve been working hard to update and create content that will keep you informed during the unprecedented L.A.-area wildfire crisis. To help you navigate this growing category of articles, here’s a simple guide to everything we’ve written so far. We’ll keep adding new content as it’s created.
Table Of Contents
Do you need help?
- List of evacuation centers, shelters, and free services
- List of LA restaurants offering free food
- List of mental health resources
- List of resources for people with disabilities
- How to apply for FEMA assistance
- How to replace documents for those affected by wildfire
- How to safely return home after the wildfires
Do you want to help?
- List of relief organizations accepting volunteers and donations
- List of animal organizations accepting volunteers and donations
- 8 benefit events you can attend to support those affected by wildfires
Do you want to get prepared?
- 3 essential sources to follow for wildfire updates
- How to check for road closures
- How to prepare for an evacuation
- How to protect yourself from dangerous air quality
- Resources to help you stay safe
- How to create a go-bag
- How to prepare for power outages
Do you have questions?
- How does wildfire containment work?
- What’s a fire tornado?
- What’s the pink dust covering LA during the fires?
- What’s different about the current fires in LA?
- What are the Santa Ana winds?
- Can seawater be used to put out the fires?
- Why does California keep building with wood?
- When will the wildfires end?
News stories about the fires and relief efforts
- Jan. 22, 2025: Wildfires & 2028 Olympics: How Concerned Should Angelenos Be?
- Jan. 16, 2025: FireAid announces lineup for wildfire benefit concert: Billie Eilish, Green Day, and more
- Jan. 16, 2025: L.A. stadiums to host major wildfire relief event, over $3M donated
- Jan. 16, 2025: Hollywood film production will continue despite the L.A. wildfires
- Jan. 15, 2025: A gallery of L.A. venues showing marquee messages of support
- Jan. 15, 2025: Red Flag Warning issued for L.A. and Ventura Counties
- Jan. 15, 2025: 47th annual L.A. Chinatown Firecracker race postponed due to wildfires
- Jan. 14, 2025: “L.A. Strong” shirt sales skyrocket, over 30,000 sold to support relief efforts
- Jan. 13, 2025: Metro extends free rides amid L.A. wildfire crisis
- Jan. 13, 2025: L.A. Lakers host donation drive to support people affected by the wildfires
- Jan. 9, 2025: Spectrum opens free WiFi access points for areas affected by the SoCal wildfires
- Jan. 7, 2025: Governor Newsom declares State of Emergency amid Southern California wildfires