As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, the situation has been exacerbated by alarming instances of price gouging, with landlords reportedly charging exorbitant rents, such as $17,000 per month, and then further escalating demands to $30,000. Emergency responders are racing against time to contain the blazes, facing challenges from high winds. The devastating impact on the housing market is profound, as many residents find their homes destroyed amid a dire housing crisis. Experts warn that rents in California, particularly in Los Angeles, could rise by up to 12% due to increased demand for temporary housing. Local leaders, including Attorney General Bonta, are urging residents to report illegal price gouging as evacuees face predatory business practices. Meanwhile, advocates are calling for an eviction moratorium and rent freeze as the toll on home prices and availability mounts. The fires not only threaten physical homes but deepen the humanitarian crisis, pushing many into homelessness. As the community grapples with the fallout, realtors are stepping in to assist those displaced, navigating a challenging landscape of skyrocketing rents and dwindling options.