The Republican president-elect and Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom have had a rocky relationship for years.

Since the fires broke out, dozens of media outlets have reported resources for how to assist or escape those impacted by the wildfires, including Vogue, The Cut, New York Times, and The Los Angeles Times,

Southern California suffered through multiple massive fires, with thousands escaping their homes and two deaths reported. It's expected to get worse.

Los Angeles was hit by the most devastating series of wildfires in its history, destroying tens of thousands of acres and killing at least 10. High speed winds known as the Santa Ana winds have caused the fires to spread unpredictably,

The state’s insurance industry was reformed in late 2024 to promote coverage in disaster-prone areas. Tens of billions in fire damage will stress-test the new regime.