The ongoing wildfires ravaging Southern California are likely to impact the finances of residents everywhere, even those who haven’t been directly affected by the fire.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Jan. 10, 2025.

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LA Metro has suspended fare collection through the weekend as the transit agency shifts its service schedules and makes crucial repairs across its system.

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A brush fire erupted in Granada Hills Friday prompting evacuation orders that were later downgraded to warnings amid what fire officials described as “erratic winds.”

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At a Friday morning wildfire news conference, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara addressed the needs of fire victims seeking insurance claims, and resources for those who are uninsured. Jan. 10, 2025.

Airbnb.com, a nonprofit founded by the home rental giant, is partnering with 211 LA to help people that have been displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires. KTLA reports on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.

Watch KTLA 5 News team coverage of the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire and Kenneth Fire from Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.

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Los Angeles police said they do not have enough evidence to pursue arson charges again a man detained near the Kenneth Fire in West Hills on Thursday. Jan. 10, 2025.

An outpouring of support for Eaton Fire victims was visible at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena Friday morning.

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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