2025 Southern California Wildfires

In 2025, the Los Angeles area grappled with a series of three major fires: the Palisades Fire to the west of Los Angeles, the Eaton Fire to the north of Pasadena and the Hurst Fire in the San Fernando Valley.

These fires became the most destructive in LA history, with 27 confirmed deaths and more than 12,000 structures burned. 82,400 residents were under evacuation orders and an additional 90,400 residents were under evacuation warnings.

Stronger-than-normal Santa Ana winds and exceptionally dry weather fueled the fires. Aid to those impacted by the fires Included a focus on sheltering displaced families, delivering medical aid, supporting animal rescue efforts and supporting first responders as they worked to contain these fires.

Please note, the below organizations are not an exhaustive list of those providing humanitarian aid; for additional information on nonprofits providing disaster response and recovery aid, please reach out to your philanthropic advisor directly.