Los Angeles Wildfires

The wildfires in Los Angeles have now burned over 40,500 acres, with the largest blaze, the Palisades Fire, only 14% contained. Firefighters are working tirelessly to prevent further spread, especially as winds are expected to intensify in the coming days. Tragically, the death toll has risen to 19, with 16 people still missing, and 12,300 structures have been destroyed.

All Hands and Hearts has mobilized our Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) and is actively engaging with local partners to support relief efforts. While stationed safely outside the impact zones, our team is focused on outreach, distributing supplies to survivors, and preparing to coordinate volunteers as conditions stabilize.

We urge everyone in affected areas to prioritize their safety. Follow evacuation orders, stay updated through reliable sources, and check on neighbors and loved ones when possible. Together, we can support recovery and resilience in these challenging times.

The most pressing need we are seeing on the ground at present is the distribution of essential goods, and we are leveraging our expertise in volunteer coordination and mobilizing our dedicated network to meet this critical demand. Our unique network of alumni volunteers across Southern California is ready to provide help in any capacity that is needed, including supporting local response efforts by directing resources and strong hands to distribution centers in urgent need of help.

Firefighters achieved key victories today, fully containing smaller blazes like the Lidia, Kenneth and Sunset Fires. However, the Palisades Fire (23,713 acres burned, 13% contained) and Eaton Fire (14,117 acres burned, 27% contained) remain active threats. With winds expected to intensify overnight and persist through midweek, fire crews are preparing for critical conditions as gusts could reach up to 60 mph.

At least 24 lives have been lost, and over 12,000 structures have been destroyed by the Palisades and Eaton Fires alone, placing them among the most destructive in California’s history. Red flag warnings now span from Ventura County to San Diego, underscoring the elevated fire danger across Southern California.

With more than 14,000 emergency personnel deployed, including support from Mexico, Canada and neighboring states, efforts to combat the fires continue around the clock. Mandatory evacuations affect approximately 105,000 residents, with authorities aiming for phased reentry later this week if conditions stabilize. All Hands and Hearts is actively coordinating with local authorities to prepare relief efforts and aid impacted communities.

All Hands and Hearts’ Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) has mobilized, collaborating with local organizations and authorities to plan and implement a comprehensive response to the devastating wildfires. With decades of experience, we are uniquely positioned to provide effective relief and recovery efforts. By working with affected communities, we ensure our response meets the most urgent needs of those in the greatest need.

The fires continued to rage through the night and into the morning, with local responders working tirelessly to contain the devastating impacts. We know that the greatest need in the immediate aftermath is the distribution of essential goods like food, water, hygiene kits and ensuring shelters have the resources they need to support displaced families. All Hands and Hearts is assisting the most vulnerable communities in this time of great need.

First responders are working tirelessly to contain the six fires, with the Archer Fire being the most recent that began today. The Palisades Fire, which began on January 7, remains less than 10% contained and has over 20,000 acres burned from that fire alone. In total, the Los Angeles wildfires continue to rage over 35,000 acres burned and over 10,000 structures destroyed (CAL FIRE).

All Hands and Hearts has arrived on the ground in California, and is beginning to organize around the most immediate and pressing needs in the rapidly changing landscape. We are acting consciously to ensure shelters have the resources needed to support displaced families, and are working to forge local partnerships as we coordinate next steps.

According to official reports from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, at least 5 people have perished in the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia and Kenneth fires that are uncontained and continuing on their path of destruction Friday morning. Mandatory evacuation orders remain in place for 153,000 residents from Malibu to Santa Monica, San Fernando Valley, Altadena and Pasadena, with another 166,800 under evacuation warnings.

As firefighters begin to slow the fires’ advance in affected neighborhoods, the devastation left behind is unimaginable. Support impacted communities in the most crucial moments by donating today.

The Los Angeles wildfires have burned thousands of acres across Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Strong Santa Ana winds of 35-50 mph are driving the fire’s spread, threatening communities near Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills and Calabasas. Mandatory evacuations remain in place, and shelters are open in Camarillo and Woodland Hills. Air quality across the region is hazardous due to heavy smoke.

All Hands and Hearts’ response to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires will be guided by the invaluable lessons we’ve learned from past wildfire recovery efforts, including our previous work in California and our ongoing efforts in Hawaii. We are closely monitoring the situation to assess recovery needs once the fires are under control. Donate today to show your support for affected communities.

All Hands and Hearts (AHAH) is responding to the devastating fires affecting Los Angeles County. Alongside meeting the immediate needs of those impacted, we are actively exploring ways to provide sustained, long-term support to help communities rebuild and recover.

Support communities affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires by donating today.

Wildfires continue to rage across Los Angeles, fueled by dry conditions and strong winds. These fires have already burned thousands of acres, destroyed homes and forced widespread evacuations. Communities are facing significant challenges as they navigate the devastation left behind. Drawing from our experience responding to the Hawaii wildfires, we want to take a measured approach and not rush to be on the ground to ensure housing and resources are available to evacuees.

As wildfires continue to ravage the Pacific Palisades region, All Hands and Hearts is closely monitoring the situation to determine how we can best support affected communities. Early assessments indicate significant damage to residential areas and critical infrastructure with many families in need of immediate and long-term support. Our Disaster Assistance Response Team is actively making connections with local agencies, emergency response organizations and community leaders to gather accurate information about the most pressing needs.

A fast-moving brush fire has resulted in evacuation orders for 30,000 residents in more than 10,000 homes as a Pacific Palisades fire spreads. The city of Los Angeles is under a state of emergency with wind conditions expected to worsen into the evening and through the night. Wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph are expected from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning across much of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, according to the National Weather Service.