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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- At least 27 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong Santa Ana winds, continue burning in Southern California.
The Palisades Fire, burning in the Pacific Palisades, and the Eaton Fire, burning in Altadena, have forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed more than 12,000 structures.
Here are all the current wildfires burning in Southern California at a glance.
Palisades Fire
23,713 acres
31% containment
10 deaths
5,316 structures burned
Eaton Fire in San Gabriel Valley
14,117 acres
65% contained
Approximately 7,081 structures believed to be damaged or destroyed (structures includes vehicles)
17 deaths
5 firefighter injuries
Hurst Fire in Sylmar
799 acres
100% contained
Auto Fire
61 acres
85% contained
Kenneth Fire in West Hills
1,052 acres
100% contained
Jan 16, 2025, 2:14 PM GMT
LA Phil trumpet player loses home in Eaton Fire
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.
Jan 16, 2025, 2:14 PM GMT
'Super scooper' cleared to fly after drone collision
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.
Jan 16, 2025, 2:14 PM GMT
Eaton Fire came within feet from vital Mount Wilson towers
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.
Jan 16, 2025, 2:14 PM GMT
Death toll from LA wildfires climbs to 25
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.
