Since Tuesday evening, several wildfires have been burning out of control in Los Angeles, killing at least five people and destroying more than 2,000 buildings. At least 130,000 residents are under evacuation orders, according to the Los Angeles Times, and red-flag warnings will remain in effect through Friday night.
The fires have been widespread: The largest, the Palisades fire, has burned more than 17,000 acres in the wealthy enclave of the Pacific Palisades, and it's moving west along the Pacific Coast Highway toward Malibu. The Eaton fire, meanwhile, has burned more than 10,000 acres in Altadena and Pasadena. The Hurst fire has singed 855 acres near Sylmar, and on Wednesday evening, the Sunset fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills.
As of Thursday morning, most of the fires remained 0 percent contained. (The Hurst fire has been 10 percent contained.) And while firefighters continue to battle the flames, organizations are working to help those who have been affected by the wildfires. Here are a few groups you can donate to, if you're wondering how you can assist as well.
The American Red Cross is working with its partners to provide food, shelter, health services, and emotional support. In the days ahead, it will work with those in the community to provide the support they need.
The Salvation Army is teaming up with government and nonprofit agencies to give food, shelter, and personal necessities to both survivors and first responders, such as firefighters and police departments.
The California Fire Foundation supports victims of wildfires, firefighters, and the families of firefighters who have perished in the line of duty.
Pasadena Humane has been evacuating animals from the wildfires and taking in those from displaced families for emergency boarding. It's taken in more than 300 animals so far.
The California Community Foundation provides grants to the most underserved and hard-to-reach communities affected by the fires, working in the immediate aftermath and on long-term recovery efforts.
Baby2Baby is sending items such as diapers, formula, and hygiene products to children and families who have lost their homes in the wildfires.
World Central Kitchen is serving meals to affected families and first responders battling the blazes.
GoFundMe has set up a hub where you can give to verified fundraising pages on the website. It's also created the 2025 Wildfire Relief Fund, with all money going directly to those impacted by the fires, small businesses, community relief efforts, and vetted nonprofits working on long-term recovery.