President Joe Biden said victims of the California fires are eligible for a $770 payment for necessities like food and fuel. Social media posts misleadingly suggested the payment would be the only federal aid for those affected by the fires.

We’ve seen heartbreaking story after heartbreaking story of loss and devastation. To help provide relief for these victims, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering disaster assistance.

Massive fires continue burning after igniting in the foothills of Pacific Palisades, and Altadena, forcing thousands to evacuate amid a life-threatening and destructive windstorm slamming Southern California.