Eaton, Palisades fires continue burning as new wildfires erupts

Last updated: Saturday, January 11, 2025 7:19AM GMT
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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. The Palisades Fire has forced new evacuations on Friday night as it moves toward the 405.

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Jan 11, 2025, 7:10 AM

Wildfires burning in SoCal: Numbers at a glance

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

Palisades Fire

- 21,317 acres
- 8% containment
- 5 deaths
- 5,316 structures burned

Eaton Fire in San Gabriel Valley

- 14,117 acres
- 3% contained
- Approximately 7,081 structures believed to be damaged or destroyed (structures includes vehicles)
- 6 deaths
- 4 firefighter injuries

Kenneth Fire in West Hills

- 1,052 acres

- 50% contained

Hurst Fire in Sylmar

- 771 acres

- 70% contained

Lidia Fire in Acton area

- 395 acres
- 75% contained

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Jan 10, 2025, 1:59 PM GMT

Evacuation orders lifted for Kenneth Fire amid arson investigation

The evacuation orders and warnings issued due to the Kenneth Fire in the West Hills area have been lifted as authorities investigate the cause of the fire as arson.

As firefighters battled the flames Thursday afternoon, a person was detained in Woodland Hills for questioning. Authorities said he was possibly connected to the fires since he was apparently seen nearby trying to ignite something.

However, authorities later said that individual had been arrested for an outstanding warrant unrelated to the active fires in the region. There are now no suspects in the fire.

Nearly 1,000 acres were burned.

The evacuation orders and warnings issued due to the Kenneth Fire in the West Hills area have been lifted as authorities investigate the cause of the fire as arson.
Jan 10, 2025, 12:24 PM GMT

Another evacuation alert apparently sent in error to LA County residents

Residents across Los Angeles County again reported receiving another emergency evacuation alert around 4 a.m. Friday morning. However, no new evacuation orders have been issued, and no new fires have started.

It appears the alert was sent in error.

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Jan 10, 2025, 8:57 AM GMT

Altadena residents shocked to find homes intact

Two families recounted how they returned to their Altadena neighborhoods and were in shock to see that their homes were still standing.

Two families recounted how they returned to their Altadena neighborhoods and were in shock to see that their homes were still standing.
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Jan 10, 2025, 8:52 AM GMT

2 Pacific Palisades residents help save neighbors' homes

The overwhelming flames of the Palisades Fire prompted some neighbors to take action. On Wednesday, two residents bypassed a security checkpoint to go save their properties and their neighbors.

Christopher Jones used a pump rig he got years ago and drained water from neighbors' pools and Jacuzzis to spray water on the threatened homes.

They estimate their efforts saved at least six homes, including their own.

Two residents bypassed a security checkpoint to go save their properties and their neighbors.