The Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Los Angeles County not only caused devastation to human lives and property on land. They also likely impacted the marine ecosystem. Researchers from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and NOAA are collecting water samples from the Pacific Ocean,

Raging wildfires in Los Angeles killed at least two people, destroyed hundreds of buildings and stretched firefighting resources and water supplies to the limit on Wednesday, as more than 100,000 people were ordered to evacuate.

For some local perspective, here’s how the fires in Los Angeles compare to the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history, the Marshall Fire.

AirNow is a collaborative effort of federal agencies that provides air quality data across the U.S. The site also has up-to-date information about the wildfires, resources, data, and interactive maps to help users learn more about particular areas and how they might be affected. There's also a free AirNow mobile app.

Since Tuesday, several wildfires have broken out in the Los Angeles area fueled by strong winds, with the largest being the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire. The two fires combined have burned thousands of acres and destroyed several hundred structures and homes. Five deaths have been attributed to the Eaton Fire.

Wind-driven flames are pushing through the greater Los Angeles area, forcing residents to flee their homes by the tens of thousands. At least five major wildfires present an unprecedented disaster for rescue and relief officials,