As wildfires rage, burning tens of thousands of acres across Southern California, Congressman George Whitesides (D-CA) joins Cher Calvin and Micah Ohlman to discuss the response efforts, preparation, and criticism from frustrated residents. Jan. 9, 2025

In what started as a TikTok personality's hot dog stand to help feed victims of the Southern California fires, more food vendors and thousands of helpers have since joined @rocknrollfoodie at the Rose Bowl, coming together to help heal and uplift the community. KTLA's Sandra Mitchell reports live on Jan. 9, 2025. For more fire coverage: KTLA.com

Officials confirmed two people were killed and over 5,316 structures have been damaged or destroyed as fire crews struggle to gain containment on the over 19,000-acre Palisades Fire: the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history.

The Palisades Fire, which erupted on Tuesday morning, quickly swept through residential and commercial districts in this affluent coastal community, prompting tens of thousands of people to flee. Many of the structures lost are businesses and homes.

KTLA's Courtney Friel reports on Jan. 10, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/wildfires/palisades-fire-thursday-live-updates/

On Thursday night, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued a mandatory one-year moratorium, protecting homeowners’ insurance coverage in areas affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires. KTLA's Eytan Wallace breaks the news from the state capital on Jan. 9, 2025. Details: KTLA.com

The California National Guard deployed to evacuation zones in Southern California, and crews were seen arriving in Altadena to help protect homes from looters and other threats. For more fire coverage: KTLA.com

A firefighting aircraft that was operating over the Palisades Fire is grounded and out of service after it was struck and damaged by a civilian’s drone on Thursday afternoon, officials confirmed. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/civilian-drone-hits-damages-firefighting-aircraft-over-palisades-fire/

The Palisades Fire erupted like a scene out of an apocalypse and has since burned nearly 20,000 acres. Courtney Friel explored the unimaginable scenes of the devastation left behind. Jan. 9, 2025.

Officials announced on Thursday evening that there have been 10 confirmed deaths as a result of the devastating wildfires in the Southern California region. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/death-from-l-a-county-wildfires-now-at-10-medical-examiners-office-says/

The Eaton fire has burned over over 13,690 acres, destroyed over 5,000 structures, and claimed the lives of at least 5. Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) represents parts of the area destroyed by the Eaton Fire, she toured the devastation with FEMA, then joined Micah Ohlman and Cher Calvin with reaction. Jan. 9, 2025.

An arson suspect was arrested Thursday night near the Kenneth Fire area as fire crews continue battling flames burning near homes in Calabasas and West Hills. KTLA's Rick Chambers speaks with the citizens who detained the suspect before law enforcement arrived. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/arson-suspect-arrested-in-woodland-hills-near-kenneth-fire/

A mother whose daughter lost her school in the Palisades Fire ran up to Governor Gavin Newsom in the Pacific Palisades, confronting him and asking what he's going to do about the destruction. The interaction was caught on tape in video that aired on Sky News. Details: KTLA.com

L.A. County Sheriff's investigators confirmed to KTLA that human remains were discovered along Pacific Coast Highway near Las Flores Canyon Road and Duke's restaurant in Malibu.

This report aired Jan. 9, 2025.

Details: KTLA.com