Hundreds of homes in the Altadena area still had power when a fire erupted there, according to a grid-monitoring company and interviews with residents.

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The massive fires that have destroyed much of Pacific Palisades and demolished thousands of homes and structures in Los Angeles County threaten an effort to fix California's troubled home insurance market.

Here's what Hollywood's stars have said and shared on social media about the devastating wildfires ravaging Southern California in January 2025.

With fires raging across Los Angeles, a number of local and national organizations are collecting donations to support relief efforts. As of Thursday, five fires are burning across the Los Angeles area,

Fires burning in and around Los Angeles have claimed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton and led to sweeping disruptions of entertainment events

With many homes in Los Angeles being threatened by wildfires, several celebrities have lost residences to the damage.

At least five people were killed and more than 1,000 structures were destroyed as fierce wildfires raged in the Los Angeles area, officials said. Fast-moving flames burned through homes and businesses as residents fled smoke-filled canyons and picturesque neighborhoods that are home to many celebrities.