A beefed-up firefighting force was staged around Los Angeles to attack flare-ups or new blazes and anxious residents prepared for more fire danger as winds began to build Tuesday, a week after two massive infernos destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.

The $82.2 billion Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association, Pasadena, Calif., posted a notice on its website which stated that due to the ongoing wildfires, LACERA’s Pasadena offices will remain closed at least through Jan. 17, although its call center will be available on weekdays from 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Meanwhile, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said residents eager to return to evacuated areas must remain patient.

Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Southern California.

As fires continue to burn across Los Angeles, several utilities have declared their drinking water unsafe until extensive testing can prove otherwise. A warmer, drier climate means wildfires are getting worse,

Large-scale fires ravaged homes in the Los Angeles suburbs. The cause of these fires could be fireworks. According to the Washington Post, analysis of photos, videos, satellite images and radio conversations,

Massive fires continue burning after igniting in the foothills of Pacific Palisades, and Altadena, forcing thousands to evacuate amid a life-threatening and destructive windstorm slamming Southern California.

The Emotional Cost of the Palisades Fire" highlights the emotional toll on residents, facing grief, trauma, and anxiety from loss, displacement, & uncertainty.

In the wake of the Palisades Fire, a swath of locals have lost their most precious and valuable items. Perhaps the most vital resource required at this time, however, is just something to keep evacuees’ bodies functioning.

By Alastair Bland As much of Los Angeles smolders, wind warnings return and fire crews stand guard, scientists say almost unprecedented climatic conditions throughout Southern California led up to the disaster.