The wildfires burning throughout Southern California have left countless communities grappling with tragedy. Over the past few weeks, the situation has become increasingly severe, putting millions of people and their homes at risk.
The Palisades fire in Los Angeles County has affected nearly 25,000 acres, while the Eaton Fire and Hughes Fire have each burned more than 10,000 acres. California families have watched in horror as their homes, belongings, and livelihoods were reduced to ash. The fires have also tragically claimed the lives of at least 28 people.
Communities are shattered, and the economic impact is staggering. In the wake of such fires, residents face a long and grueling recovery that includes navigating insurance claims, rebuilding residences, and coping with the emotional scars of what they’ve experienced.