Three major wildfires continued to rage through the Los Angeles area for a second day Wednesday, destroying more than 1,000 buildings and displacing tens of thousands of people, authorities said.
Officials warned that the main fires, the Palisades, Hearst and Eaton fires, are far from contained, with efforts hampered by reduced water supplies and strong winds. Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders after each fire.
You can find emergency resources and the latest information here.
Public evacuation center opened
Four public shelters have opened in Los Angeles County, according to the state Office of Emergency Services.
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Pasadena Civic Auditorium: 300 East Green Street, Pasadena
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Westwood Recreation Center: 1350 S. Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles
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El Camino Real Charter High School: 5440 Valley Circle Boulevard, Woodland Hills
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Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: 10735 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Pacoima
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's official social media accounts announced Wednesday that residents can text “SHELTER” and their zip code to 43362 to find the nearest open shelter. Residents were also instructed to contact local emergency services and authorities for the latest shelter and evacuation information.
Where to find updates
Interactive maps including evacuation orders, warnings, school closures, animal shelters and road closures for the Palisades, Hearst, and Eaton fires are available on the Cal Fire website. Incident reports for each fire from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection are also posted on the site.
The app, called Watch Duty, is run by dispatchers, emergency medical workers, and active and retired firefighters to track wildfire conditions. The app is also derived from satellite data and features real-time maps and incident feeds showing fire intensity and spread.
Latest information from Los Angeles County Emergency Services can also be found on each agency's official social media accounts.
Eli Tan Contributed to the report.
