Last updated: Thursday, January 9, 2025 7:13AM GMT
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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Firefighters are battling several wildfires across Los Angeles County, including in the Pacific Palisades, San Gabriel Valley, Sylmar and in the Hollywood Hills.
Red flag warnings are in effect and will and remain in place until 6 p.m. Friday for the Malibu coast, the Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, the San Gabriel Valley, the San Fernando Valley, Calabasas, the Santa Clarita Valley, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the 5 Freeway and 14 Freeway corridors.
2 fatalities confirmed in Eaton Fire, about 100 structures destroyed
At least two people have been killed and several others injured in the Eaton Fire near Altadena, which has destroyed more than 100 structures while burning 2,227 acres, officials confirmed Wednesday.
Fire officials announced the developments at a morning news conference. The deceased were identified only as civilians. Details of how and where they died were not immediately released.
At least two people have been killed and several others have been injured in the Eaton Fire.
The devastating fire continued to burn uncontrolled as of 8 a.m.
The fire expanded rapidly overnight and into the early morning hours -- at the time the winds were forecast to be the strongest of a windstorm that began Tuesday morning and was set to continue into Thursday. The erratic winds grounded aerial firefighting assets, and ground crews were unable to keep pace with the flames' advance.
Jan 08, 2025, 3:46 PM GMT
Small brush fire in Riverside contained by firefighters
A 15-acre brush fire that erupted early Wednesday morning in Riverside County was quickly contained within hours.
The Tyler Fire, which ignited around 3:25 a.m. hear Tyler Street and 47th Avenue in Coachella, was contained by 7 a.m.
No injuries or damaged structures were reported.
Jan 08, 2025, 3:38 PM GMT
Universal Studios, CityWalk closed Wednesday amid wind and fire conditions
Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk were closed Wednesday as Southern California contended with multiple major fires and a devastating windstorm.
"We will continue to assess the situation and expect to open for business tomorrow," Universal said in a statement. "The safety of our team members and our guests is our top priority."
No fires were burning immediately near Universal City on Wednesday morning. A dramatic brush fire that erupted Tuesday afternoon in the Hollywood Hills was quickly extinguished by firefighters.
Jan 08, 2025, 7:51 PM GMT
Brush fire burns 75 acres in Sepulveda Basin
Firefighters on Wednesday were scrambling to get control of another fire that broke out near the Sepulveda Basin.
The Woodley Fire was reported around 6:15 a.m. and was initially estimated at 75 acres, according to Cal Fire. Officials later updated that to 30 acres burned.
The fire did not spread any further, and no structures were threatened.
