The devastating wildfires that left 10 dead and more than 10,000 homes and businesses destroyed are still plaguing Los Angeles residents. In an emergency, it is essential to ensure that you have public service numbers.
If you’re in the Los Angeles area, these numbers might come in handy. You can also call 911 in an emergency.
- LAFD’s general public information line: 213-978-3800
- LAPD Emergency Line: 1-877-275-5273
- City services: 311
- Animal Services: 888-452-7381
- Department of Emergency Management: 213-484-4800
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A fire burns during the Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles, California, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. The most destructive storm to hit the Los Angeles area in 14 years is fueling wildfires and sending thousands of residents fleeing for their lives, with dangerous downpours it is expected to last at least two more days. (Jill Connelly/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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Thousands of Los Angeles residents under evacuation orders have been forced from their homes as wildfires rage. As of Friday morning, at least 10 people have died in the fire and more than 10,000 homes and businesses have been destroyed. Officials say the fires have burned more than 27,000 acres.
In response to the devastation, the Red Cross immediately dispatched hundreds of American workers to help Southern California residents evacuate the area and is mobilizing “hundreds” more to support victims, they said. They are preparing trucks full of supplies such as cots, blankets and water to be ready to support thousands of people in emergency shelters if needed.
An American Red Cross volunteer talks to a resident who has evacuated his home.
“The Red Cross is focused on ensuring that everyone has a safe place to stay and that no one faces this heartbreaking crisis alone,” they wrote in a statement.
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“A combination of dry fuel, hurricane-force winds and low humidity have fueled the fires, complicating efforts to contain the fires as they consume tens of thousands of acres. The threat is not over,” the organization said. “Critical fire weather will continue through Friday and then again next week. It is imperative that people remain vigilant, be prepared to evacuate and follow the instructions of local authorities as this situation continues to develop.”
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A list of available shelters compiled by the Los Angeles chapter of the American Red Cross can be found here. The organization also shared evacuation information here.
