The Pacific Palisades fire, which ignited in Los Angeles County on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, has quickly spread to surrounding areas. Southern California is now in a state of emergency as firefighters and officials work tirelessly to contain the blaze, which has already scorched thousands of acres and destroyed several homes.

Here are ways to assist both humans and animals in need after the Palisades and Eaton fires were among those affecting the Los Angeles area.

Major fires across Los Angeles this week have killed at least five people, forced 180,000 to flee their homes, and destroyed thousands of structures. Here are some of the organizations accepting support for those impacted: Children Project Camp: The Los Angeles-based organization runs trauma-informed pop-up day camps for children displaced or out