Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 27 people. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue to burn in California today. Here are the latest updates.

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.

A fire weather watch was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on Friday at 1:54 p.m. valid from Monday 10 a.m. until Tuesday 10 p.m. The watch is for Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast,

Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Southern California.

Multiple wildfires have pushed tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes, and strong winds have exacerbated the emergency, officials say.

How dry is it in Southern California? See the drought levels and recent rainfall totals for several counties in the region.

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.

The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region sees about 10 Santa Ana wind events a year on average, typically occurring from fall into January. When conditions are dry, as they are right now, these winds can become a severe fire hazard.

State and local governments can alert you to risks and dangers in your surrounding areas. Being prepared is key.

The Eaton Fire in central Los Angeles County poses a potential credit risk to power provider Southern California Edison, which operates electrical lines in the area where the destructive blaze first started,

To ensure your donation goes to a legitimate group doing relief work, you should: Avoid donating on the spot if you receive a phone call asking for money. If you want to donate by phone, you can visit the group’s website and call the phone number listed (or donate through the website itself).

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los Angeles area.