High tide splashed and pulled debris from homes and businesses devastated by wildfires into the waters off the coast of Malibu, California, on Thursday, February 27. Frank Nielsen captured this drone video near the Pacific Coast Highway.

Historic wildfires and heavy rainfall have resulted in significant ocean debris, prompting health and safety concerns for Malibu’s beaches.

The widespread impact of the fires, which displaced tens of thousands of people, created an extraordinary need for government services.

Money is flowing to those impacted by the wildfires, but many say it won’t be enough to cover the cost to rebuild.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is urging Congress to approve nearly US$40 billion in federal assistance to help Los Angeles recover from the devastating January wildfires, which he warned could be among the costliest natural disasters in U.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires