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L.A. wildfire resource guide: How to stay safe, what to do and how to help

Topanga Canyon residents monitor a nearby fire.
Topanga Canyon residents Urs Baur, from left, Roisin Obrien and Bryan Hutchinson monitor fire threatening Topanga Village on Wednesday.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

After a month of multiple wildfires burning around Los Angeles County, Times reporters have compiled information on how to stay safe, how to help and what steps to take if you are affected by the fires.

This article is provided free of charge to keep our community safe and supported in the aftermath of the devastating fires in Southern California.

How to prepare for a wildfire

Smoke from the Palisades fire darkens the sky above Pacific Coast Highway on Wednesday.
(Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times)

What to know if you have lost your home or business in a wildfire or are forced to evacuate

Man hugs son-in-law after viewing home that was destroyed in the Palisades fire.
Stuart McCallister, 64, right, hugs his son-in-law Donald Bryce in front of the ruins of McCallister’s home, destroyed in the Palisades fire, on Wednesday.
(Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times)

Where to get help if you’re affected by fires

A man carries a package of bottled water on his shoulder as he walks among people and donated items
(Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times)

How to keep yourself and others safe from smoke

VIDEO | 00:53
How to build a DIY air purifier

As wildfire smoke triggers air quality advisories across Southern California, here’s a quick and cost-effective way to build your own air purification system.

What to know about water advisories

Why are there water advisories related to neighborhoods burned by the Palisades and Eaton fire? Here’s a guide to understanding the toxic world of urban wildfires and contaminated water.

Tips for talking to kids, family and friends about the fires

VIDEO | 01:05
How to help kids understand the L.A. fires

How to help, including volunteering and donation opportunities

Man runs to get another hose as he helps try to prevent a home from catching fire.
Samuel Girma runs to get another hose while trying to prevent fire from spreading on Via De La Paz in Pacific Palisades on Wednesday.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

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