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.
A couple recounts the moment they saw their Studio City home go up in flames in a fire that damaged other homes. The fire happened at a four-story residence on Sunswept Drive.
The city of Pasadena has issued an unsafe water alert, warning people not to drink tap water.
The city's water system in the Eaton Fire evacuation areas could possibly have debris and elevated turbidity, the city said.
Residents are being asked not to drink tap water and to drink bottled water only.
"Bottled water should be used for all drinking (including baby formula and juice), brushing teeth, washing dishes, making ice, and food preparation until further notice," the city's alert said. "This also applies to pets and domestic animals."
The city is also urging people not to try to treat the water themselves.
Officials said boiling, freezing, filtering, adding chlorine or other disinfectants, or letting water stand will not make the water safe.
Pasadena Water and Power will inform residents the water is safe to use again, but that will depend on the fire, wind, and other conditions.
For more information, you can call Pasadena Water and Power's 24-hour emergency line at 626-744-4138.
Elon Musk posted to his X account saying that SpaceX will provide free Starlink terminals to affected areas in the Los Angeles area as soon as Thursday morning.
All areas of Santa Monica north of Montana Avenue from the beach to 11th Street are under a mandatory evacuation order, the city announced Wednesday. An evacuation order for areas north of San Vicente Boulevard were previously issued due to the Palisades Fire.
