Latest Los Angeles fires: Residents warned to stay inside for fear of smoke, as evacuation area grows

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Los Angeles social agencies say the past few days have deeply affected people who were already homeless before the fires.

People Concern, which works with homeless people, says people are particularly vulnerable during disasters.

John Maceri, executive director of the agency, says people “were already facing immense challenges, but the wildfires have made their situation even more challenging. In Palisades alone, there are an estimated 300 people without housing, many of them “who have now been displaced along with thousands of housed residents.”

He said many have been displaced, lost their few possessions, faced health risks from toxic air and have limited access to emergency shelter. Meanwhile, getting updates on the evacuation is also a challenge.

People Concern says it has been actively responding through outreach teams in areas such as Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Santa Monica, to distribute essential supplies and provide critical resources.

Los Angeles has faced homelessness issues for years: In 2023, more than 46,000 people in the city and 75,000 people throughout Los Angeles County were classified as homeless, according to the Homeless Services Authority. from Los Angeles.