The Palisades fire, which is the largest of the blazes has been burning since the morning of January 7. Located in a predominantly affluent area, it has forced the evacuation of thousands, including several celebrities. Vice President Kamala Harris, who serves as second in command, would have been among them had she been residing in her home.

Vice President Kamala Harris is canceling a three-nation overseas trip to remain in the U.S. and assist in the federal response to the catastrophic wildfires in her home