Eaton, Palisades fires continue burning as new threat to Brentwood, Mandeville Canyon emerges

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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 as it moves toward the 405, threatening homes in Brentwood and Mandeville Canyon.

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Jan 11, 2025, 2:58 PM

Wildfires burning in SoCal: Numbers at a glance

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

Palisades Fire

- 21,596 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)
- 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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3 hours and 17 minutes ago

Meghan and Harry help hand out food to evacuees in Pasadena

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Friday visited the Pasadena Convention Center to help hand out food to evacuees.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who live about 90 miles north of the Los Angeles area, also listed organizations supporting fire victims on their website.

Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, second from left, speak with Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo, right, on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Altadena.
Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, second from left, speak with Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo, right, on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Altadena.

Firefighters on Friday afternoon had made progress for the first time on the Eaton Fire, which has burned more than 7,000 structures. Officials said most evacuation orders for the area were lifted.

California National Guard troops arrived on the streets of Altadena before dawn to help protect property in the fire evacuation zone, and evening curfews were in effect to prevent looting after several earlier arrests.

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5:59 AM GMT

Palisades Fire has met effective containment lines, water drops successful

The Palisades Fire has met effective containment lines and water drops have been successful.

Slower winds and air attack have stalled the progress on the north side as crews continue to work to put out hot spots before the next wind event.

The flare up remains active west of Mandeville Canyon Road.

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7:19 AM GMT

Goats seen evacuating in Brentwood due to Palisades Fire

As the Palisades Fire moved toward the 405 and forced new evacuations Friday night, video from a news photographer shows goats evacuated the community of Mountaingate.

As the Palisades Fire moved toward the 405 and forced new evacuations, video shows goats evacuated the community of Mountaingate.
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5:19 AM GMT

Palisades Fire visible from the San Fernando Valley

The Palisades Fire continues to burn and is now visible from the San Fernando Valley.

ABC7 has received multiple calls from residents concerned that this is a new fire, but it is actually the Palisades Fire.

Parts of Encino are currently under a mandatory evacuation order.