Last updated: Saturday, January 18, 2025 7:50AM GMT
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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.
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
Eaton Fire evacuations expand into Pasadena
Mandatory evacuations have been issued for parts of Pasadena due to the Eaton Fire.
The first evacuation order was issued for the area east of Allen Avenue, north of Washington Boulevard and west of Sierra Madre Villa Avenue. Evacuations were later expanded to include the area north of Orange Grove/Rosemead Boulevard, east of Lake Avenue and west of Michillinda Avenue.
An evacuation center has been established at the Pasadena Civic Center at 300 East Green Street.
Jan 16, 2025, 2:15 PM GMT
President Biden releases statement on the Palisades Fire
President Joe Biden released a statement on the wildfires on Tuesday night writing:
"I am being frequently briefed on the wildfires in west Los Angeles. My team and I are in touch with state and local officials, and I have offered any federal assistance that is needed to help suppress the terrible Pacific Palisades fire. Earlier tonight, FEMA approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant to support areas that are impacted and help reimburse the state of California for the immediate firefighting costs. My Administration will do everything it can to support the response. I urge the residents of the Pacific Palisades and the surrounding areas of Los Angeles to stay vigilant and listen to local officials."
Jan 16, 2025, 2:15 PM GMT
Evacuation orders expanded for Palisades Fire
The evacuation area for the Palisades Fire has been expanded to east Kenter Avenue and north to Mulholland Road, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The evacuation orders are still stretching south to the Pacific Coast Highway and west to Topanga Canyon Boulevard.
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".
The city of Santa Monica issued an evacuation order for all areas north of San Vicente, saying there's an "immediate threat to life".
