As strong winds in Southern California contribute to the spread of a major wildfire, tools from NASA, Esri, and others help residents and first responders monitor the situation. On Tuesday, a wildfire broke out in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles,

A series of life-threatening fires, the largest of which is in the Pacific Palisades, are destroying homes as they race across Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. CNN is tracking the fires in maps and charts.

Fires driven by fierce winds scorched parts of the Los Angeles area, destroying homes and filling the sky with smoke.