Officials in Southern California are searching for more than 30 people still missing after the wildfires that have killed at least 27. More than 100,000 remain evacuated. The CEO of the local utility's parent company spoke to NBC News amid lawsuits alleging the utility's equipment sparked one of the fires.

Although the cause of each blaze has yet to be determined, they all burned in or near foothill communities amid gusty winds and dry air and vegetation.

Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Southern California.

Millions in Southern California are on edge as forecasts predict more hazardous fire conditions, including a rare "Particularly Dangerous Situation" warning.

"Entire neighborhoods … have been wiped out." How did the Southern California wildfires get so intense so quickly? first appeared on The Cool Down.

To ensure your donation goes to a legitimate group doing relief work, you should: Avoid donating on the spot if you receive a phone call asking for money. If you want to donate by phone, you can visit the group’s website and call the phone number listed (or donate through the website itself).

Here is as list of organizations accepting donations and offering to help Southern California wildfire victims.

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