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, 6:47 PM GMT

AIR7 video shows utter devastation caused by Eaton Fire

A scene of utter devastation was visible from overhead as AIR7 surveyed the structural damage wrought by the deadly Eaton Fire in Altadena, Pasadena and nearby foothill communities.

A scene of utter devastation was visible from overhead as AIR7 surveyed the structural damage wrought by the deadly Eaton Fire.

Row upon row of burned homes were visible from the helicopter as firefighters continued to contend with the blaze, which had burned 13,690 acres and was 3% contained as of Friday morning.

Nearly 1,000 structures have been destroyed in the fire, one of several wildfires burning in Southern California. Fire officials said approximately 7,801 structures were believed to be damaged or destroyed.

Jan 10, 2025, 6:33 PM GMT

Over 7,000 structures damaged or destroyed by Eaton Fire

Approximately 7,081 structures are believed to have been damaged or destroyed by the Eaton Fire, an estimate that officials reached based on aerial imagery of the destruction left behind.

That figure would make the blaze, which ravaged the Altadena and Pasadena areas, the most destructive fire in Los Angeles and the second most destructive in California, behind the 2018 Camp Fire.

The fire has burned 13,690 acres and is only 3% contained.

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12:00 AM GMT

Channel 7 is back from black: Watch live coverage via TV, app, web

ABC7's over-the-air signal was having issues Friday morning as the Eaton Fire burned near the Mount Wilson Observatory and communication towers in the Angeles National Forest.

If you watch ABC7 over the air and you lost our signal, good news: we are back on!

The Eaton Fire burning in foothills above Altadena and Pasadena started Tuesday night and has burned more than 5,000 structures, a term that includes homes, apartment buildings, businesses, outbuildings and vehicles.

In addition to over-the-air TV, you can always watch us at abc7.com or by downloading the ABC7 Los Angeles app on your mobile phone or smart TV.

Jan 10, 2025, 3:15 PM GMT

Pasadena Humane Society treating injured pets and wildlife

It's not just about protecting people and property, pets also need relief from the wildfires burning across Los Angeles County.

The Pasadena Humane Society says its taken in more than 300 animals. Staff members say many of them - including dogs, cats and birds - are coming in with burns and they are receiving treatment.

The shelter is asking for monetary donations to continue providing them with emergency care.

The Pasadena Humane Society says it expected to get even more injured animals in the coming days.

It's not just about protecting people and property, pets also need relief from the wildfires burning across Los Angeles County.