With multiple wildfires and high winds impacting the greater Los Angeles area and other parts of southern California, local airports and many common tourist destinations are affected.

Three Castle Rock Fire Department members deployed to southern California on Wednesday to support firefighters battling large wildfires around Los Angeles.

Americans will feel the effects across their financial lives, from their savings accounts to debt repayments. With Southern California ablaze, the lack of water leaves many wondering, why not use ocean water to combat fires?

Firefighters are battling to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities and sent thousands of people fleeing their homes.