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.

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

Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.

Rising home prices and insurance premiums in the aftermath of the fires could make Southern California unaffordable for many residents.

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

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 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,

With thousands of Los Angeles County residents forced to flee wildfires, including the Palisades fire, Eaton fire and others, local organizations are mobilizing to help displaced residents.

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).

In travel news this week: the world’s 50 best cities according to Time Out, huge religious festivals in Italy and India, plus the little blue bus that faced down wildfires and is ready to hit the road.