Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size
Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires burning across Southern California, forcing tens of thousands of residents to flee from their homes.
Thousands of firefighters are actively battling three brush fires at once in Los Angeles County.
The Palisades Fire, said to be the fourth most destructive fire in California's history, has spread across more than 23,000 acres and is currently at 22% containment, according to the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
The Eaton Fire, being billed as the second most destructive fire in the state and the most damaging fire on record in Los Angeles, has charred more than 14,000 acres and is currently at 55% containment. The Hurst Fire, impacting nearly 800 acres, remains at 98% containment.
Firefighters have fully contained the Woodley Fire, the Sunset Fire, the Lidia Fire, the Kenneth Fire and the Archer Fire.
At least 27 fire-related deaths are being investigated by the Los Angeles County medical examiner, with many others sustaining injuries, according to officials. The death toll is expected to rise.
President Joe Biden signed a disaster declaration for California at the request of Gov. Gavin Newsom, who declared a state of emergency on Jan. 7.
Here's how you can help those affected by the wildfires:
California Fire Foundation Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund
The California Fire Foundation works with community-based organizations and local fire agencies to offer financial support for residents who are impacted by the fires.
Click here to learn more.
Wildfire Recovery Fund
The California Community Foundation has worked to help Los Angeles County since 1915.
The agency's Wildfire Recovery Fund targets hard to reach communities in the area with the intent of providing long-term recovery relief.
Click here to learn more.
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is working with government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations to distribute food and other essentials to those displaced by the wildfires with meals.
Click here to learn more.
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides vital equipment for firefighters and funds programs that are critical to help the agency continue to protect communities and save lives.
Click here to learn more.
Mercy Chefs
Mercy Chefs is a nonprofit organization specializing in disaster relief to provide meals to victims, firefighters, first responders and volunteers.
The organization has provided more than 28 million restaurant-quality meals across the country and around the world.
Click here to learn more.
Rotary Club of Altadena
Click here to learn more.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross has hundreds of volunteers deploying to Los Angeles to assist with emergent needs of those displaced by the fire.
The agency currently has four shelters in place and plans to add more as needed, according to Los Angeles regional executive director Joanne Nowlin.
"This is significant," Nowlin told ABC News. "It's not just the fire, but you've got wind damage, you've got power outages, you've got trees falling, deteriorating air quality. This is impacting thousands and thousands of folks in Los Angeles."
The American Red Cross provides emergency relief to residents and families impacted by disasters, providing meals, medical care and a safe place to shower and sleep.
Click here to learn more.
“Good Morning America” is heading into the disaster zone in Southern California to help families in need and share stories of resilience as the devastating wildfires continue. Tune in to “Good Morning America” on Friday, Jan. 17, with continuing coverage on GMA3, ABC News Live and across ABC News all day.
