Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los Angeles area.

Dozens of people are believed to have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have burned down whole swaths of communities

More than 12,000 homes, businesses and other structures have been confirmed as damaged or destroyed in the Eaton and Palisades fires in an area already in the midst of a deep affordable housing

Meteorologists said there was a chance the winds would be as severe as those that fueled the Palisades and Eaton fires, but that different locations would likely be affected.

The degree of mismanagement is epic. It’s incompetence married with poisonous ideology, said Villanueva, who was sheriff between 2018 and 2022.

Los Angeles wildfires highlight California's insurance crisis as the FAIR Plan faces challenges with limited funds to cover massive fire claims.

Those looking to assist residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, materials or their time.

The National Weather Service issued a rare warning of a "particularly dangerous situation," beginning overnight Monday into Tuesday.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced charges against 10 people for looting or arson amid the wildfires raging in the area.

Though winds were weaker than predicted Tuesday, firefighting crews awaited the return of dangerous winds that could fuel new blazes.