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After a month of multiple wildfires burning around Los Angeles County, Times reporters have compiled information on how to stay safe, how to help and what steps to take if you are affected by the fires.
This article is provided free of charge to help keep our community safe and supported during these devastating fires.
How to prepare for a wildfire
What to know if you have lost your home or business in a wildfire or are forced to evacuate
Stuart McCallister, 64, right, hugs his son-in-law Donald Bryce in front of the ruins of McCallister’s home, destroyed in the Palisades fire, on Wednesday.
(Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times)
Where to get help if you’re affected by fires
(Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times)
How to keep yourself and others safe from smoke
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As wildfire smoke triggers air quality advisories across Southern California, here’s a quick and cost-effective way to build your own air purification system.
What to know about water advisories
Why are there water advisories related to neighborhoods burned by the Palisades and Eaton fire? Here’s a guide to understanding the toxic world of urban wildfires and contaminated water.
Tips for talking to kids, family and friends about the fires
How to help, including volunteering and donation opportunities
Samuel Girma runs to get another hose while trying to prevent fire from spreading on Via De La Paz in Pacific Palisades on Wednesday.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
