In response to the fires and resulting power outages, several healthcare systems, including Kaiser Permanente and UCLA Health, have closed multiple medical sites and canceled routine appointments.

As a result of these closures, many healthcare providers have lost their homes or been evacuated, significantly affecting the availability of medical staff.

Emergency services are overwhelmed with high call volumes, and road closures are hindering the transport of patients and medical supplies.

Oncologist Ravi Salgia evacuated his home but returned to work at a hospital emergency command center to care for patients.

Healthcare workers, like nurse Christine Kirmsse, are demonstrating a strong commitment to their patients, continuing to provide care despite personal evacuations.

These wildfires are severely impacting tens of thousands of residents and businesses, putting immense strain on local healthcare facilities.

Over 700 individuals have been evacuated from nursing homes and care facilities, further complicating the healthcare landscape.

The destruction of St. John's Physician Partners clinic and the near evacuation of Providence St. John's Health Center underscore the risks to patient care in the area.

The Palisades and Eaton Fires have wreaked havoc in Los Angeles County, burning over 50 square miles, destroying thousands of structures, and resulting in at least 10 fatalities.

Hospitals are reporting an increase in patients suffering from burns, smoke inhalation, and eye irritation due to the fires.

With the fires still a threat, hospitals are on high alert and prepared for potential patient evacuations, facing significant operational challenges.

The California Department of Managed Health Care has mandated health plans to ensure access to medical services for those affected by the fires.