The Los Angeles Fire Department shared a video in which Captain Erik Scott showed the extent of damage caused by the Palisades Fire in Malibu. Credit: Los Angeles Fire Department via Instagram

A retired Los Angeles County Fire Department captain sprung into action when the Palisades Fire began to approach his home in Malibu last week, all while other homes in the surrounding area were already on fire.

Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 27 people. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue to burn in California today. Here are the latest updates.

Emergency crews reportedly responding to reports of multiple people on fire in Malibu late on Wednesday. According to reports, authorities received a 911 call and are investigating the incident. The number of individuals affected remains unclear at this time.

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los Angeles area.

Family members continue to identify the residents who were killed in the Southern California wildfires as the death toll rises to 25.

Mayor Karen Bass has come under criticism for a decrease in funding for the LA Fire Department amid the devastating wildfires.

Dozens of people are believed to have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have burned down whole swaths of communities

The Palisades Fire has been the largest in terms of burned areas. The iconic Malibu restaurant Moonshadows was completely destroyed, as was the Palisades Branch Library. The Palisades Charter High School suffered extensive damage. Here’s an analysis of the building damage with what we know now:

Evacuation orders went into effect in Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades neighborhood, with multiple homes under immediate threat on Tuesday.

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Those looking to assist residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, materials or their time.