Crews make major progress in fight against Eaton and Palisades fires

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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The massive Eaton Fire and the Palisades Fire continue burning in Southern California days after erupting amid a powerful windstorm. Crews have made progress in the fight against the Palisades Fire after burning at least one structure in the Mandeville Canyon.

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Jan 12, 2025, 6:47 AM

Wildfires burning in SoCal: Numbers at a glance

Here are all the current wildfires burning in Southern California at a glance.

Palisades Fire

- 23,654 acres
- 11% containment
- 5 deaths
- 5,316 structures burned

Eaton Fire in San Gabriel Valley

- 14,117 acres
- 15% contained
- Approximately 7,081 structures believed to be damaged or destroyed (structures includes vehicles)
- 11 deaths
- 5 firefighter injuries

Kenneth Fire in West Hills

- 1,052 acres

- 90% contained

Hurst Fire in Sylmar

- 799 acres
- 76% contained

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Jan 09, 2025, 2:22 AM GMT

Insurance losses from Palisades Fire could reach $10B: Preliminary report

A "very preliminary" estimate from J.P. Morgan Insurance says that insurance losses from Palisades Fire could reach around $10 billion, with the majority of losses coming from homeowners rather than commercial buildings.

That's based on initial reports showing more than 13,000 homes and buildings are at risk due to the fire.

Insurance losses from the Palisades Fire could reach $10 billion with the majority of losses coming from homeowners, a preliminary report shows.
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Jan 09, 2025, 12:23 AM GMT

Rams to play NFL playoff game in LA, but there is contingency plan

Monday night's wild-card playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium will go ahead as planned, the NFL announced on Wednesday.

The league said there is a contingency to move the game to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona "if necessary."

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Jan 09, 2025, 12:58 AM GMT

Airbnb offering temporary housing for displaced SoCal residents

Airbnb.org is offering temporary housing for those displaced by the fires in the Los Angeles area.

The company is working with 211 LA, which offers free housing in Los Angeles County, to coordinate the housing effort.

Click here for more information.

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Jan 09, 2025, 1:17 AM GMT

Planet Fitness offers free access locker rooms, showers to those impacted by fires

Local Southern California Planet Fitness locations have opened their doors to anyone impacted by the California fires through Jan. 15.

Planet Fitness locations will offer free access to locker rooms, showers, electrical outlets, WiFi and HydroMassage loungers to impacted residents as well as first responders.

The company said it wanted to provide displaced residents with basic necessities and make sure first responders felt supported and cared for between shifts.

You can find a participating Planet Fitness location near you here.