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Los Angeles Wildfires update
As of Thursday, at least five different fires were burning in and around Los Angeles, the fast-moving flames consuming buildings and forcing residents from their homes.
As wildfires continue to sweep across Southern California, the FOX Corporation is encouraging viewers to help those impacted by the disaster.
FOX has donated $1 million to the Red Cross’ California wildfire relief efforts, helping the Red Cross provide shelter, hot meals, emotional support, and other resources across Los Angeles and SoCal.
California wildfires
The scenes of devastation across Southern California are devastating. As of Thursday, at least five different fires were burning in and around Los Angeles, the fast-moving flames consuming buildings and forcing residents from their homes.
Some 130,000 people have been put under evacuation orders as fires have consumed a total of about 42 square miles — nearly the size of the entire city of San Francisco.
At least five people have been killed, though officials fear the toll could increase as the fires continue to be fanned by powerful Santa Ana winds.
A state of emergency remains in effect and President Joe Biden has declared the fires a major disaster.
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A firefighter battles the Palisades Fire while it burns homes at Pacific Coast Highway amid a powerful windstorm on January 8, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images)
How you can help
Snap this QR code to jump to the Red Cross website.
You can join FOX in supporting the Red Cross by making a donation that will provide shelter and meals to those affected.
Click over to Go.Fox/RedCross to make a donation.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by the FOX Corporation, which owns this station. Background from Cal Fire and FOX Los Angeles was also included.