Here's how to actually help those in need.
PLEASE consider donating to one of these charities that are directly helping the victims of these horrific fires (I have no affiliation with any of these):
-California Community Foundation
https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/
-California Fire Foundation
https://cpf.salsalabs.org/cff-donation/index.html
-L.A. Fire Department Foundation
https://supportlafd.kindful.com/?campaign=1040812
-Pasadena Humane Society
https://pasadenahumane.org/
-Ventura County Community Foundation
https://vccf.org/make-a-donation/
-American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles
https://www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles/about-us/news-and-events/press-releases/palisades-fire--red-cross-opens-emergency-shelter-.html
-Center for Disaster Philanthropy
https://disasterphilanthropy.org/funds/cdp-california-wildfires-recovery-fund/
-Direct Relief
https://disasterphilanthropy.org/funds/cdp-california-wildfires-recovery-fund/
-World Central Kitchen
https://wck.org/news/first-alert-ca-fires-jan25