Staggered after one of the most destructive natural disasters in Southern California history, thousands of heartbroken families, burned-out business owners and beleaguered leaders across Los Angeles County are beginning to ponder another monumental task: rebuilding what was lost and charting a path forward.

A group of volunteers has begun collecting native seed donations to prepare remediation efforts once the smoke has cleared.

Since the Los Angeles fires began last week, “Parable of the Sower” and other Octavia Butler works written decades ago have been cited for anticipating a world wracked by climate change, racism and economic disparity.

Since the wildfires began, looters have been targeting empty homes. A camera caught looters in an Altadena home.

LA County’s fire chief says crews are better prepared but warns that everyone in the potential fire zones should be ready to evacuate.

Los Angeles is grappling with devastating fires that have already claimed 24 lives. Extraordinary phenomena accompany the catastrophe. A swirling column of flames was captured on video, with the "fire whirl" circulating on social media.

Hurricane-force winds of up to 75 mph are intensifying wildfires across Los Angeles, prompting evacuation orders for 92,000 residents. Over 8,500 firefighters are battling the Palisades and Eaton fires,