LA Metro is preparing a motion for next week that will give people affected by the fires reduced or free fares

As Los Angeles County grapples with a series of devastating fires, firefighters have successfully contained two of the five major blazes. The Palisades fire, which has scorched over 23,000 acres, remains a significant threat at only 13% containment,

Daniels says Los Angeles is similar to Vancouver in that most of its fires are human-caused, either directly or indirectly, such as by leaving a candle unattended, a downed power line, an electrical issue, fireworks, or a tossed cigarette. California also has a significantly denser population.

The Hughes fire ignited about 45 miles north-west of the city of Los Angeles on Wednesday morning, near Castaic Lake in a mountainous area that borders several residential areas and schools. The blaze grew to more than 9,