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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
New brush fire erupts in Sylmar, prompting mandatory evacuation orders
Mandatory evacuation orders were issued after a brush fire broke out in Sylmar that has reached the 210 Freeway.
The called Hurst Fire is burning approximately 100 acres with a rapid rate of speed.
Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for North of the 210 Freeway from Roxford to the interstate 5/14 split. Evacuation warnings were issued for the 5 Freeway, to Woodley/ Balboa, to Lahey Street, to Zelzah Avenue. Those not in the evacuation area are asked to shelter in place.
The Los Angeles Fire Department urges residents to "pack all people and pets into [their] vehicle and leave the area immediately".
Jan 16, 2025, 2:15 PM GMT
Eaton Fire damages homes in Altadena
Several structures on a residential street in Altadena were on fire as the fast-moving Eaton Fire burns out of control.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for the Eaton Fire. The governor issued a state of emergency earlier in the day for the fire in the Pacific Palisades.
Several structures on a residential street in Altadena were on fire as a fast-moving brush fire burns out of control.
Jan 16, 2025, 2:15 PM GMT
Firefighter injured in line of duty as crews continued to battle Palisades Fire
A 25-year-old female firefighter sustained a serious head injury in the line of duty as crews continued to battle the growing Palisades Fire, according to Erik Scott, public information officer for the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The incident happened at approximately 8:30 p.m. She received immediate treatment at the scene and was transported to a local hospital.
Around 9 p.m., multiple burn victims were seen walking to a nearby restaurant. They were evaluated and treated at the scene. It is unclear how many victims were burned.
No further information was immediately available regarding the condition of the firefighter or the burn victims.
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.
