While it may be impossible ever to know for sure, several variables could be at play for those homes that survive, experts say: a smart, fire-resilient design; an owners’ preparation, like clearing away flammable vegetation;

With high property values, catastrophic damage, and lost economic activity, the Los Angeles wildfires could cost up to $275 billion. Here's who pays.

The program guaranteeing fire insurance coverage for homeowners turned down by traditional companies, known as the California FAIR Plan​, could run out of money following the devastating destruction caused by the Palisades and Eaton fires.

The Palisades Fire has been the largest in terms of burned areas. The iconic Malibu restaurant Moonshadows was completely destroyed, as was the Palisades Branch Library. The Palisades Charter High School suffered extensive damage. Here’s an analysis of the building damage with what we know now:

More than 12,000 homes, businesses, schools and other structures have been destroyed by raging wildfires that began ripping through the Greater Los Angeles area last Tuesday. Cal Fire said in an update Monday that a total of 40,

A growing force of firefighters battled massive infernos across the Los Angeles area on Monday as more powerful winds moved in and threatened recent progress against wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.

Aerial view of wildfires in the Los Angeles area Live aerial view of the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The blazes have killed at least 24 people so far and destroyed thousands of homes. Read more here: Credit: ABC7 Los Angeles ------------------------------------------------------ LiveTube | Latest Breaking News and Live Video Pioneering LIve News.

Los Angeles residents who fled devastating wildfires are facing a huge rebuilding effort, as they gather what they can from ruins that were once their homes.

At least 24 people have died in what Governor Gavin Newsom said could be the most devastating natural disaster in U.S. history.