In early January 2025, Los Angeles County began to face a series of deadly wildfires. Currently, three major fires, including the Palisades Fire, the Eaton Fire and the Hurst Fire, are collectively burning thousands of acres of land, forcing widespread evacuations and power outages affecting over 200,000 residents, including families, seniors and individuals with special needs. In response, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, and President Biden authorized federal assistance to support firefighting operations. As of January 8, 2025, the fires remain uncontained, with ongoing efforts to protect lives and property.
The situation remains dire as intense winds and dry conditions continue to fuel the fires. Firefighters are stretched thin in their battle against these challenging conditions, in addition to a shortage of water from fire hydrants. The shortage has forced them to rely on alternative water sources, further complicating firefighting efforts.
International Medical Corps is headquartered in Los Angeles and is actively coordinating with the LA City and County governments. Our teams are collaborating with local authorities in the affected areas to assess the impact of the current wildfires. In response to the devastating fires, our teams are prepared to provide essential relief supplies, including hygiene kits, first aid kits and additional support as needed.
By supporting this project, you can help bring urgently needed medical supplies to the people affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires as they rebuild and recover from this disaster.
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Your Support can Save Lives!
By supporting this project or creating a giving opportunity of your own, you can make a lifesaving difference for families affected by crises in the Caribbean, Mexico, United States and worldwide.
With the support of our global community, in 2023, we:
• reached nearly 16.5 million people affected by armed conflict, natural disasters and disease outbreaks;
• delivered 9,331,598 primary healthcare consultations;
• trained 107,202 people on health, mental health, protection and nutrition-related topics; and
• assisted 2,375,098 people with vital nutrition support.
Join International Medical Corps in our mission to build a healthier and more hopeful world for all in 2024.
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*Please Note for Recurring Donations: Once we have determined that the community can continue to respond to the after-effects of this emergency without us, we will scale back our response efforts. At that time, we will redirect your future donations where they are needed most to help us respond to future outbreaks of conflict, disease or disaster.
