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If you don't mind me asking on the air tonight, I've checked in with you off the air, but again, how are the boys doing and have you been able to check in on your home tonight?

Yeah, well, I know you don't want to pat on the back, but you are dedicated and you're just like everyone else from this Southern California community who are in this together, still fighting every day. Thank you, Kena. When we come back here, families facing a devastating reality now, how to rebuild their homes. And the real question tonight, will insurance actually cover this?

Yeah, well, I know you don't want to pat on the back, but you are dedicated and you're just like everyone else from this Southern California community who are in this together, still fighting every day. Thank you, Kena. When we come back here, families facing a devastating reality now, how to rebuild their homes. And the real question tonight, will insurance actually cover this?

And there is concern about dangerous winds now in the forecast again. Tonight, what we're now learning about the days ahead. KABC meteorologist Leslie Lopez is standing by. Her own father, a longtime L.A. firefighter, and what she's now expecting with these winds. The new forecast is in, it's concerning, and we'll have it here in a moment.

And there is concern about dangerous winds now in the forecast again. Tonight, what we're now learning about the days ahead. KABC meteorologist Leslie Lopez is standing by. Her own father, a longtime L.A. firefighter, and what she's now expecting with these winds. The new forecast is in, it's concerning, and we'll have it here in a moment.

Welcome back tonight. We now know the Eaton Fire has destroyed more homes than any other wildfire in Los Angeles history. Many turning to shelters now, and long-term, there are already real questions about whether insurance will cover this for these families. Mola Lenge in Altadena tonight.

Welcome back tonight. We now know the Eaton Fire has destroyed more homes than any other wildfire in Los Angeles history. Many turning to shelters now, and long-term, there are already real questions about whether insurance will cover this for these families. Mola Lenge in Altadena tonight.

A really overwhelming road ahead, Mola. Thank you. When we come back here, what started out as a random act of kindness has now turned into a major, spontaneous relief effort tonight. And this evening, how you can help as well. And just moments ago, our station KABC up above yet another new flare up in the Santa Monica Mountains tonight.

A really overwhelming road ahead, Mola. Thank you. When we come back here, what started out as a random act of kindness has now turned into a major, spontaneous relief effort tonight. And this evening, how you can help as well. And just moments ago, our station KABC up above yet another new flare up in the Santa Monica Mountains tonight.

This is between Tarzana and the Pacific Palisades, prompting evacuation warnings in new neighborhoods, including Brentwood. And the winds. We have the new forecast right after the break.

This is between Tarzana and the Pacific Palisades, prompting evacuation warnings in new neighborhoods, including Brentwood. And the winds. We have the new forecast right after the break.

Well, tonight there is growing concern about the forecast here in the Los Angeles area. Meteorologist Leslie Lopez from our station here in LA KABC is here. I mentioned earlier her own father, a longtime LA firefighter. Leslie, you grew up learning about these Santa Ana winds. Your father knew the danger all too well. What do you expect in the hours and days ahead here?

Well, tonight there is growing concern about the forecast here in the Los Angeles area. Meteorologist Leslie Lopez from our station here in LA KABC is here. I mentioned earlier her own father, a longtime LA firefighter. Leslie, you grew up learning about these Santa Ana winds. Your father knew the danger all too well. What do you expect in the hours and days ahead here?

So watching closely right into next Monday and Tuesday. Leslie, thank you. And so many of you at home have been asking, how could there have been so many homes lost here? Matt Rivers tonight on the perfect storm of severe drought and these record Santa Ana winds.

So watching closely right into next Monday and Tuesday. Leslie, thank you. And so many of you at home have been asking, how could there have been so many homes lost here? Matt Rivers tonight on the perfect storm of severe drought and these record Santa Ana winds.

Matt Rivers with us here tonight as well. Matt, thank you. When we come back tonight, a remarkable act of kindness growing quickly tonight and a major announcement from our parent company, Disney, and how you can help too. Amid the heartbreak, something else has happened here. It began with a food truck and a single video now seen by thousands.

Matt Rivers with us here tonight as well. Matt, thank you. When we come back tonight, a remarkable act of kindness growing quickly tonight and a major announcement from our parent company, Disney, and how you can help too. Amid the heartbreak, something else has happened here. It began with a food truck and a single video now seen by thousands.

Kevin Ozbeck from our Houston station KTRK is here in Los Angeles.

Kevin Ozbeck from our Houston station KTRK is here in Los Angeles.

When we come back here, how you can help at home. Before we go, the family's in need. Tonight, Disney, the parent company of ABC, donating $15 million to wildfire relief, offering support to the Red Cross, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. If you'd like to help, go to redcross.org or salvationarmyusa.org.