Up in flames and choked with smoke—in a blaze is how Southern California began 2025. Throughout January, weeks of raging wildfires, mainly the Palisades and Eaton Fires, engulfed Los Angeles County and forced many residents to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. Many Californians are used to wildfires, but the 2025 wildfires “rank among the deadliest and most destructive fires in California history”.