The extent of the damage from wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area is horrific however it's tallied: Neighborhoods have been erased, landmarks destroyed and lives lost. But officials have prompted some confusion by suggesting their count of “structures” damaged — more than 12,

Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted by the fires across the Los Angeles area.

As new fires emerge, and you’re looking for updated information on the natural disaster, check in with these channels.