Jan 16, 2025, 2:15 PM GMT
Evacuation orders issued for Santa Monica due to "immediate threat to life"
The city of Santa Monica issued an evacuation order for all areas north of San Vicente, saying there's an "immediate threat to life".
New round of evacuation orders lifted as LA mayor names chief recovery officer
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Last updated: Saturday, January 18, 2025 7:50AM GMT
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- At least 27 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong Santa Ana winds, continue burning in Southern California.
The Palisades Fire, burning in the Pacific Palisades, and the Eaton Fire, burning in Altadena, have forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed more than 12,000 structures.
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Here's how the news is developing.
Jan 17, 2025, 5:42 PM
Wildfires burning in SoCal: Numbers at a glance
Here are all the current wildfires burning in Southern California at a glance.
Palisades Fire
- 23,713 acres
- 31% containment
- 10 deaths
- 5,316 structures burned
Eaton Fire in San Gabriel Valley
- 14,117 acres
- 65% contained
- Approximately 7,081 structures believed to be damaged or destroyed (structures includes vehicles)
- 17 deaths
- 5 firefighter injuries
Hurst Fire in Sylmar
- 799 acres
- 100% contained
Auto Fire
- 61 acres
- 85% contained
Kenneth Fire in West Hills
- 1,052 acres
- 100% contained
Jan 16, 2025, 2:15 PM GMT
Mandatory evacuations issued for brush fire in Eaton Canyon near Altadena
Firefighters are battling a wind-driven brush fire burning in the Eaton Canyon area near Altadena. The fire has grown to about 400 acres, and mandatory evacuations have been issued.
The Angeles National Forest issued evacuations for the following areas:
Altadena Drive, Kinneloa Canyon Road, Outpost Lane, Glen Springs, Coolidge, Miranda, Roosevelt, Veranda, Kenclare, Foxridge, Canyon Close and Grand Oak.
A map of the evacuation area is also available here.
Jan 16, 2025, 2:15 PM GMT
LAFD asks off-duty personnel to share their availability
The Los Angeles Fire Department is asking off-duty personnel to reach out and share their availability as the department looks to get more resources and boost staffing overnight. Any off-duty personnel is being asked to call 213-576-8962 and report their availability.
Jan 16, 2025, 2:15 PM GMT
Pacific Palisades Charter High School confirmed to be on fire
A firefighter confirmed to ABC7 that Pacific Palisades Charter High School is currently on fire.
Across the street, Theatre Palisades playhouse was seen burning as well.
