Smoke and ash are in the air, and so is survivor's guilt, leaving many unsure how to act or grieve. While survivor's guilt can cause grief and shame, it is also, say experts, a sign of empathy.

The actress revealed she had to evacuate her home on her Jan. 9 birthday and urged people to donate and help those affected by the wildfires as her "birthday wish."

Nina Dobrev reflected on the Los Angeles wildfires and noted that her home ‘made it’ despite being ‘close to one of the fires’

I have been absolutely sick to my stomach with all the destruction and devastation that these fires have caused," the actress said on Instagram as she made an emotional plea to her followers to help t

Nina Dobrev admitted she's been feeling "survivor's guilt" after her home "made it" amid the rapid and going devastation stemming from the Los Angeles wildfires. "It's been such a tragic time in Los Angeles recently,