At least two people are dead as a result of the wildfires in Los Angeles, more than 1,000 homes destroyed. Officials now worry about manpower and water shortages.
NPR visited a homeless shelter in Washington, D.C., to see how residents and staff are faring during a cold emergency. The shelter is busy year-round, though the frigid weather brings in more people.
The Eaton fire, which has killed two people, has grown rapidly to 10,000 acres, while the Palisades fire has doubled to about 12,000 acres. At least 70,000 people have evacuated in Los Angeles County.