A hang-gliding pilot, a father and son and a former child actor are among those who have died due to the Los Angeles area wildfires that started Jan. 7 and continue to ravage the area. At least 24 people have died as a result of the fires spreading across the Los Angeles area and the death toll is expected to rise.

As wildfires rage near Los Angeles, claiming lives and homes, residents cling to hope for a wind shift. With damages projected to reach up to $275 billion, the devastation is immense, but a change in weather may offer a glimmer of relief amidst the chaos.