Southern California wildfires by numbers

Southern California wildfires by the numbers: Location, size, containment and more
Although the cause of each blaze has yet to be determined, they all burned in or near foothill communities amid gusty winds and dry air and vegetation.
Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size
Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.
Southern California's winds weakening; at least 25 dead, 26 missing amid wildfires
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Southern California.
How did the Southern California wildfires get so intense so quickly?
As of Jan. 10, the official causes of the fires were unknown. However, one factor that is known to have quickly hastened the flames' spread is the powerful Santa Ana winds. These fierce winds — common from September through May — had maximum gust speeds of nearly 100 miles per hour, allowing embers and flames to quickly reach new fuel sources.
Southern California wildfires impact on travel insurance
The California wildfires are taking an incredibly tragic toll on the Los Angeles community. The tourism industry is one of the biggest economic drivers in the area. Those who are planning trips out west might consider travel insurance to protect them from the impact of the fires or other natural disasters.
List of local organizations helping Southern California wildfire victims
Here is as list of organizations accepting donations and offering to help Southern California wildfire victims.
Recipe For Disaster: The Weather That Fueled The Southern California Wildfires
Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. Here's how wind, drought, warmer temperatures, and even rain, fueled the Southern California wildfires into one of the worst disasters in state history.
L.A. Fires Live Updates: Progress in Southern California containment efforts as winds weaken
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Southern California is extremely dry. Here's how bad the drought is in the region.
How dry is it in Southern California? See the drought levels and recent rainfall totals for several counties in the region.
Family of Eaton fire victim sues Southern California Edison, claiming wrongful death
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Insurance commissioner expands moratorium protections for Southern California fire areas
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2 inmates from Southern California suspects in deadly prison yard attack
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How California policy exacerbates the costs and consequences of wildfires
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Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh meets with first responders as wildfires continue to ravage southern California
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh wanted to personally thank first responders in California who continue to battle multiple wildfires, which began burning in LA on Jan. 7.