Return of strong winds to Los Angeles threatens area's fight against fires

A musician with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and his family lost their home to the Eaton Fire.

Trumpet player Christopher Still told Eyewitness News he and the family evacuated with their dogs, go bags and the clothes on their backs in just five minutes. He said though it's all replaceable, as a family of professional musicians, their musical instruments have great sentimental value and, unfortunately, they've lost nearly two dozen instruments.

Trying to stay positive, Still and his family are hanging on to the memories they made together over the years jamming out -- and to the new ones rising from the ashes of their community coming together. Still said they're incredibly grateful for the support his family has received from the LA Phil and his sponsor, Yamaha.

A musician with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and his family lost their home to the Eaton Fire.

A "super scooper" that was damaged by a drone last week while helping fight the Palisades Fire was cleared to fly Tuesday.

According to officials, the plane collided with a privately-owned drone, causing significant damage to it. The drone put a 3x6 hole in the aircraft, causing a 20- to 30-minute delay in the aerial firefight.

A "super scooper" that was damaged by a drone last week while helping fight the Palisades Fire was cleared to fly Tuesday.

The collision grounded the firefighting plane for several days.

The low-flying, surface-skimming planes dip into the water before dumping its contents over blazing wildfires.

The FBI is investigating the incident.

We're getting a look at just how close the Eaton Fire came to vital communications towers at Mount Wilson.

A photo posted on X shows how the fire came within mere feet from the lifesaving communications equipment last Thursday.

Thanks to prior fuel treatment by the Angeles National Forest and the work of firefighters, the equipment was not damaged.

Firefighters continue to monitor and protect the area.

The photo shows how the Eaton Fire came within mere feet from the lifesaving communications equipment at Mount Wilson.

The death toll from the wildfires in Los Angeles County has climbed to 25 people, according to the L.A. County Medical Examiner.

The medical examiner issued a correction just hours after it had announced a 25th victim. In its update, the office explained that what it had counted as an additional death from the Eaton Fire was determined to be non-human remains.

Shortly after, the medical examiner reported an additional death from the Palisades Fire, bringing the total back to 25.

The medical examiner says 16 deaths are linked to the Eaton Fire and nine are linked to the Palisades Fire.

ABC News contributed to this report.