More than 7,500 state personnel have been deployed to battle the Southern California brush fires including the California National Guard.

Biden was scheduled to announce the creation of two new national monuments that will honor Native American tribes.

One of the worst windstorms to hit Southern California in years forced President Joe Biden Tuesday to cancel a planned trip from Los Angeles to Riverside County, where he was going to formalize the creation of two national monuments in the state,

Disneyland has not announced any closures due to the fires. Guests can check the Disneyland app for the latest updates, according to Disneyland officials, who added that operational adjustments may be implemented as weather conditions continue to change.

The fires have caused the evacuation of thousands of residents, power outages and the temporary closure of major theme parks.

Universal Studios Hollywood theme park and CityWalk will be closed Wednesday due to the fires and extreme wind conditions.

The state’s insurance industry was reformed in late 2024 to promote coverage in disaster-prone areas. Tens of billions in fire damage will stress-test the new regime.

Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.