Return of strong winds to Los Angeles threatens area's fight against fires

Three lawsuits were filed Monday against Southern California Edison, claiming the utility's equipment sparked the deadly Eaton Fire.

One lawsuit claims there is "clear evidence from video footage, photographs, and witness accounts that the fire was caused by electrical equipment operated by SCE."

Another alleges that SCE failed to comply with essential electrical and fire safety standards, including failing to maintain power lines properly and overgrown vegetation.

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Two lawsuits were filed Monday morning against Southern California Edison in connection with the Eaton Fire.

As officials work to fully assess the destruction left behind by the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles County, newly released maps are providing a look at what was destroyed and damaged, and even what was left untouched.

The preliminary damage assessments posted on the county's wildfire recovery website feature color-coded icons that show the structures in the fire's footprints, and whether they were destroyed or what type of damage they sustained otherwise.

Newly released maps are providing a look at what was destroyed and damaged by the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire in Altadena - and even what was left untouched.

In Los Angeles County, more than 4.8 million people are Hispanic or Latino, the latest U.S. Census data shows. With deep roots in the region, many Latinos have taken initiatives to mobilize the community and provide support.

"A friend of mine texted me telling me her house had burned down," Corissa Hernandez, a small business owner, told ABC News. "I can't even imagine losing everything I've worked for in my personal space, so I immediately went to social media and just put out a call for action."

After learning from local city leaders of the need for food, water and masks, Hernandez announced on social media that she was helping collect these items at Nativo HLP, the Mexican food restaurant she owns in Highland Park.

"It's such an honor and a humbling experience to see us all rally together for the most vulnerable amongst us, and it's just one of those moments where you just feel so proud to be part of LA and this community," she said.

Hernandez partnered with Guerilla Tacos DTLA and Guelaguetza, two other Mexican restaurants, to gather donations and deliver meals to people in need, she said. Together, they have created a central hub for all their operations and donations.

"I cannot take credit for what has evolved," Hernandez said. "Since then, we've distributed collectively over 1,500 warm meals to evacuation centers and fire departments, hundreds of donations have gone out, and this has been in collaboration with my network."

Support from the Latino community is also coming from around the world. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Friday that firefighters from Mexico were arriving to join the "more than 10,000 personnel already on the ground."

After a devastating week due to the fires in Los Angeles, the Academy has announced an update to the 97th Oscars season key dates and schedule of events.

The changes include extending the nominations voting period through Jan. 17, rescheduling the nominations announcement to Jan. 23, and canceling the nominees luncheon.

Take a look at the full list of impacted events here.