As wildfires continue to devastate Los Angeles, leaving thousands displaced and causing widespread destruction, experts urge long-term support and careful giving.

Ongoing wildfires blazing through Los Angeles have scorched more than 30,000 acres, destroyed 10,000 homes and businesses, and placed at least 100,000 residents under evacuation orders. The biggest of the blazes—a fire that lit up the Pacific Palisades,

The Auto Fire has burned nearly 61 acres in Ventura, California Monday night and was at 47% containment Tuesday afternoon.

Firefighters say winds between 20 and 30 mph were blowing through the area as they attempted to quell the flames burning in the Santa Clara Riverbed.

As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, the Auto Fire was mapped at 61 acres and was 85% contained, according to Andrew Dowd, a firefighter and spokesperson for the Ventura County Fire Department. Previously, Cal Fire had listed a higher containment percentage,