Lots of families are affected, so we’re also trying to help them by using his platform,” his son Treyjohn Butler said.

A man still holding a garden hose. A grandmother in her family home. Officials have not identified the dead by name, but details began to trickle out.

Victor Shaw, 66, found on roadside the morning after refusing to evacuate in order to stay and fight blaze threatening family’s residence in Altadena

As hundreds of Los Angeles residents return to find homes reduced to ashes due to a devastating wave of wildfires, many are fearful that their insurance policies may not cover the rebuild cost and that future premiums will be astronomical.

Wildfires which have killed at least 11 people and left behind widespread destruction in Los Angeles County continue to burn Friday while more strong winds and challenging weather conditions are forecasted for the coming days.