How to help L.A. wildfire victims and organizations supporting relief efforts

The ongoing wildfires in Southern California have killed at least 10 people and left a trail of destruction in their wake. More than 150,000 people are under evacuation orders, and thousands of structures have been destroyed.

With firefighters battling the blazes into the fourth day, officials have said that critical fire weather conditions are expected to persist through the next few days and are warning residents to take necessary precautions.

Here’s a list of NBC-vetted organizations that are accepting donations to support wildfire relief efforts:

• American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles 
• California Community Foundation  
• California Fire Foundation  
• LA Fire Department Foundation 
• Pasadena Humane Society 
• Ventura County Community Foundation 
• The Center for Disaster Philanthropy's California Wildfires Recovery Fund
• The Entertainment Industry Foundation's Defy:Disaster Program
• Direct Relief
• Team Rubicon 
• World Central Kitchen 

These organizations, also verified by NBC, are also accepting donations and volunteers:

• L.A. Works
• Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
• Y.M.C.A Los Angeles