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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.

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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

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Jan 16, 2025, 2:15 PM GMT

Hurst Fire in Sylmar grows to 500 acres

The Hurst Fire in Sylmar has grown to 500 acres and is 0% contained as of early Wednesday morning, according to CalFire.

Evacuation centers have been set up at Ritchie Valens Recreation Center, Northridge Park and the Sepulveda Recreation Center, according to the Angeles National Forest.

Evacuation warnings are in effect for areas of Santa Clarita, along Calgrove Boulevard and the Newhall Pass, Wildwood and Eternal Valley, according to Cal Fire.

The eastbound 210 Freeway in Sylmar is closed and the connector to the southbound 5 Freeway is closed. The 14 Freeway is closed.

City News Service contributed to this report.

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Jan 16, 2025, 2:15 PM GMT

Thousands in Los Angeles County left without power

Thousands of people in Los Angeles County are without power. As of early Wednesday morning, about 220,039 customers were without power in the county, according to the tracking website PowerOutage.us.

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Jan 16, 2025, 2:15 PM GMT

Beloved Malibu restaurant Reel Inn burns down

The Reel Inn, an iconic restaurant in Malibu, has been destroyed by the Pacific Palisades brush fire, the restaurant confirmed.

In a statement posted to Instagram stories, Reel Inn said, "All our staff are safe. We are so grateful for the 36 years we've been a part of the community. Grateful to all our customers. We are heartbroken and unsure what will be left. Hopefully the state parks will let us rebuild when the dust settles. Thank you for all the love and support, Teddy and Andy Leonard."

Cholada Thai, another beloved Malibu restaurant, was also reportedly destroyed on Tuesday.

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Jan 16, 2025, 2:15 PM GMT

More than 90 people evacuated from senior living center as Eaton Fire spreads rapidly

The Eaton Fire forced staff at a senior living center to push dozens of residents in wheelchairs and hospital beds down the street to a parking lot. From there, the residents waited for ambulances to evacuate them from the area. More than 90 people were evacuated.

The Eaton Fire forced staff at a senior living center to push dozens of residents in wheelchairs and hospital beds down the street to a parking lot. They were later evacuated from the area.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.