2025 Los Angeles Fires
Help and info for people affected by the wildfires
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Deadline for free debris removal: March 31, 2025
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Debris removal - LA County Recovers
What you can do
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We can help you with food, expenses, shelter, and more.
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Disaster Recovery Centers are open in Altadena and UCLA Research Park West.
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Learn when you can return home and how to start recovering.
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Businesses affected by the fires can get tax relief and extensions.
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State updates
State and local actions to pre-deploy resources for storms helps save lives
February 15, 2025
Governor Newsom cuts more red tape by further streamlining permitting laws to accelerate rebuilding Los Angeles
February 14, 2025
With biggest winter storm of the season looming, California takes early, proactive steps to protect communities and harden burn scar areas
February 12, 2025
Governor Newsom issues executive order to support childcare providers impacted by LA fires
February 11, 2025
Rebuild - faster
Governor Newsom suspended permit and review requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the California Coastal Act. This allows victims of the recent fires to restore their homes and businesses faster.
The Governor signed legislation providing $2.5 billion in immediate disaster relief. This supports response and recovery efforts.
See all the Governor’s actions in response to the fires.
Major Disaster Declaration
On January 8, California got a Major Disaster Declaration for the California wildfires. This lets federal agencies give aid and resources for recovery in the affected areas.
Through this declaration from President Biden, California gets assistance for:
- individuals,
- the public, and
- small businesses.