Two weeks after the Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed thousands of homes in two distinct LA-area communities, many in Los Angeles County are still in a state of shock, even as donation drives peter out and the focus starts to shift from immediate support for fire survivors to broader questions about how the region could rebuild and recover .

Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,448 acres after being active for 17 days. A crew of 2,420 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 77% of the fire by Friday morning. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt filed the lawsuit along with more than 20 other property owners and residents affected by the Palisades Fire.

A new report reveals over 15,000 homes in the Palisades and Eaton Fire areas have a combined value of over $40 billion.

The LA fires destroyed thousands of structures — and times are tough for the small businesses that remain. There could be $275 billion in damage.

Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,448 acres after being active for 15 days. A crew of 3,274 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 70% of the fire by Wednesday evening. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.

A new report has detailed how Los Angeles County officials ignored warnings of failing infrastructure water systems, which ultimately that

President Trump is expected to visit Los Angeles Friday to survey the devastation from the firestorms that swept through the county.

Here's the latest on containment for the fires burning across Southern California as firefighters work to extinguish the fires.

Los Angeles authorities arrested a couple and impounded their fake fire truck after they were allegedly caught impersonating firefighters near the Palisades Fire. (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.) Officials said the two occupants were also wearing CAL-Fire T-shirts under the turnout gear, and had helmets and radios.

Riviera Country Club sits right in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, which was devastated by a fire earlier this month.