New round of evacuation orders lifted as LA mayor names chief recovery officer

When the fast-moving Eaton Fire swept through Altadena, California Kevin Jordan lost everything, including his treasured pet.

KABC reporter Leanne Suter spoke with Jordan at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, which has been turned into an aid center for fire victims.

The Altadena resident explained that he went to sleep and was later woken up by family members and neighbors telling him, "Get out, get out of the house!"

A man who lost his cat, his home, and so much more described his experience surviving the Eaton Fire.

Jordan said he could see the fire right outside his window.

"[I] could have been the first one gone," he said.

Jordan became emotional when discussing the deep losses he sustained in the fire.

"I lost everything," he said. "I lost all the money I saved up, lost my cat, lost my uncle's ashes, that was everything."

Meanwhile, a GoFundMe has been set up to help Jordan.

The death toll in connection with wildfires burning in Los Angeles County has risen to 16 as of Saturday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner.

11 deaths are related to the Eaton Fire, five others to the Palisades Fire.

The department said all cases are currently pending identification and legal next of kin notification.

Once that happens, the information will be posted on its website.

Officials said identification could take several weeks since staff isn't able to respond to all death locations due to the fire conditions and safety concerns.

At least 16 people have died in connection with wildfires burning in Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles Medical Examiner said Saturday.

Family members have begun to identify the Los Angeles residents who were killed in the wildfires sweeping through the area since Jan. 7.

As of Saturday evening, at least 16 people have been killed.

The victims have been identified as:

• Anthony and Justin Mitchell - killed in the Eaton Fire in Altadena
• Victor Shaw - killed in the Eaton Fire in Altadena

Shaw's family has set up a GoFundMe to raise funds.

Take a full look at what we know about the victims here.

A possible burglary was reported on Saturday in Brentwood at the home of Vice President Kamala Harris.

According to Los Angeles police, the call came in around 4:30 a.m., and officers were deployed to investigate. While no evidence of a burglary was found, two people were booked for violating curfew.

Officials say no further details are available, and the incident is under investigation.

The vice president's neighborhood was put under an evacuation order Wednesday morning due to the Palisades Fire.

No one was home at the time.

"She and the Second Gentleman are praying for the safety of their fellow Californians, the heroic first responders, and Secret Service personnel," press secretary Ernie Apreza said in a post on X.