How you can help the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires
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As thousands have lost their homes and everything they own, this is how local organizations and charities are responding. Charities and businesses are rallying to help the people of Los Angeles following the Southern California fires that have so far claimed the lives of at least 10 people.
![[Evacuees from the Palisades fire are seen at an evacuation and shelter center at Westwood Recreation Center in Los Angeles]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/10/18/2192407237.jpg)
With more than 180,000 residents forced to evacuate and at least 10,000 structures destroyed, many people have lost everything. The fires have scorched more than 35,000 acres so far, with little containment. The Palisades fire, one of the most destructive the city has seen, is now at six percent containment after burning more than 20,000 acres, while the Altadena and Pasadena-based Eaton fire has burned 13,690 acres.
![[A couple embrace as they look at what was their home]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/10/18/11816064.jpg)
To make matters worse, the Kenneth fire broke out north of the Palisades fire on Thursday, threatening homes near Calabasas and Hidden Hills. As thousands are feared to have lost their homes, this is how local organizations and charities are responding — and how you can help too.
![[Volunteers are working around the clock to support victims of the fires]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/10/18/fe06f6975cc043c3904900cdbef37f44.jpg)
A number of local businesses and hotels in the area are offering discounted or free accommodation to those impacted by the fires. Santa Monica Hotels is offering discounted rates to first responders in the Palisades and anyone who has been evacuated from the area.
![[The fires have so far claimed the lives of 10 people]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/10/17/1920x1080.00_02_42_17.Still004.jpg)
“Our hearts go out to those who are impacted by fires in our region,” the company said. Airbnb, in partnership with 211LA, an organization that offers free resources on health and social services in L.A., has committed to providing free, emergency housing for 25,000 people impacted by the fires.
![[Temporary animal shelters have popped up across the city]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/10/18/0d020eb6207447a685354c6f625e2d64.jpg)
