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New round of evacuation orders lifted as LA mayor names chief recovery officer
ByJosh Haskell, Rob Hayes, Sid Garcia, Michelle Fisher, Niku Kazori , Jory Rand, Leanne Suter, Carlos Granda, David Ono, and Jessica De Nova
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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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
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.
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 16, 2025, 2:15 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 16, 2025, 2:15 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.
