Mandatory evacuations for more than 100,000 people remain in place for the wildfires, which started Jan. 7 amid a powerful windstorm that forecasters warned would be the worst the region has seen in more than a decade.

The deadly fires in the Los Angeles area have persisted for a week and killed at least 24 people by Sunday. Officials say more than 7,000 structures have gone up in flames in the Eaton Fire, including the home of a firefighter.

A surging death toll is accompanying a slight break in the weather as firefighters in Los Angeles cast a wary eye on a forecast for yet more wind.

A new wildfire has broken out in Ventura County as the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire have been burning for one week in Los Angeles County.

Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery a week ago, it has burned 14,117 acres. A fire crew of 3,235 has been working on site and, as of Tuesday noon, they managed to contain 35% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.

New wildfires have erupted in California as thousands of firefighters continue their work to extinguish other deadly blazes that have been raging across the Los Angeles area since last week.

Twelve Los Angeles pro sports teams on Monday pledged to donate a combined $8 million to support victims of the Los Angeles wildfires and those fighting the blazes. Angel City FC, the Angels, Chargers,

Thousands looking to offer a helping hand to those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires showed up at a huge donation center at the Santa Anita Park racetrack in Arcadia, a city close to the Eaton Fire,

The devastating fires in Los Angeles have triggered a massive show of solidarity among Angelenos who have been eager to help the victims of the disaster. At a racetrack east of the Eaton Fire, thousands of people have brought donations of clothing,