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2 people killed in Palisades Fire as blaze burns more than 5,300 structures
More than 5,300 structures burned in Pacific Palisades, and the fire killed 2 people, said Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley.
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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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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
Couple who lost home to Eaton Fire witnessed destruction on their Ring camera
Walter and Yalda Seace's Altadena home is now nothing but rubble due to the Eaton Fire.
"It's overwhelming. I don't know how we're going to get through it...We will it's just going to be a long process," Yalda Seace said.
The conditions they witnessed Tuesday night as flames approached - it's something they've never experienced before. It was all caught on their Ring cameras, overlooking their home at the top of Altadena Drive.
Still in that moment, they had hope they'd have a home to come back to - never did they expect to their home burned to the ground.
"It's going to be OK. We're going to get back. It'll be fine. Unfortunately there are so many other people in the same situation it's devastating actually," Yalda Seace said.
"Here we are with nothing, 40 years of life gone overnight. It's unfathomable," said Walter Seace.
What they do have is each other - basic belongings they were able to grab during their quick evacuation and their two dogs. While this home is gone, they say they plan to rebuild.
"This is home. I've always wanted to live in Altadena. This is home, I will rebuild. I'll find a way," Yalda Seace said.
Walter and Yalda Seace's family created a GoFundMe account to help them rebuild.
Jan 16, 2025, 2:15 PM GMT
Nonprofit World Central Kitchen mobilizes to help firefighters, fire victims
World Central Kitchen is answering the call to help those impacted by the devastating Southern California wildfires.
Started by Chef Jose Andres, the nonprofit responds to disasters around the world.
In addition to coordinating with food truck partners to provide meals for firefighters and other first responders, World Central Kitchen is also sending teams from the Westside to the San Gabriel Valley with food and water for evacuees.
Jan 16, 2025, 2:15 PM GMT
Firefighting plane hits drone while battling Palisades Fire
The Federal Aviation Administration said it is investigating after fire officials reported that a firefighting aircraft struck a drone while operating over the Palisades Fire in Southern California on Thursday.
The aircraft landed safely, the FAA said.
"It's a federal crime, punishable by up to 12 months in prison, to interfere with firefighting efforts on public lands," the FAA said in a statement. "
