In a matter of days in January 2025, L.A. was changed forever. Thirty-one people were killed. Thousands of lives were thrown into upheaval and uncertainty. LAist’s immediate job was clear: Make listeners aware of the urgency, get them the resources they needed to stay safe and connect people to each other at a time of great distress. The coverage didn't stop there and continues today.

Here are some of the highlights of of LAist's audio coverage over the hours and days of the devastating 2025 L.A. fires, continuing into the months ahead.