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.
The combined death toll from the Eaton and Palisades fires is now 27, up two from Wednesday, according to the L.A. County Medical Examiner. There are 17 deaths attributed to the Eaton Fire and 10 tied to the Palisades Fire.
We all know the air quality is precarious right now, but a picture by the EPA shows just how extreme it can be if your area is affected by wildfire smoke.
On the left is a new H-VAC filter, and on the right is a filter after just 15 days during a wildfire smoke event.
Experts say a clean filter will remove particles more effectively. They also recommend a higher-efficiency filter if possible.
MORE: As SoCal fires continue to smolder, experts warn of hidden dangers in the air
Some communities impacted by the Eaton Fire were reopened to residents Thursday.
Orders were modified from evacuation orders to warnings with a "soft closure", meaning the area is closed to the general public and residents will have to show valid proof of residence.
These are the reopened areas located inside the unincorporated county area of the Altadena Community:
--For residents that live along Canyon Crest Road into The Meadows east of El Prieto Road
---These areas are listed as:ALD-MEADOWS, ALD-MILARD B, ALD-MILARD C
Entry and exit points are located at the intersection of Canyon Crest Road and Lincoln Avenue.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on Thursday announced that some of the Palisades Fire's evacuation zones were reopened to residents.
The reopening took effect for these areas:
-North of Standish, Mulholland Dr
-South of Aldon Rd
-East of Escalon Drive
-West of Hayvenhurst Ave
-North of Mission Canyon Rd
-South of Meadow Ridge Rd, Hayvenhurst Ave
-East of Calvena Dr
-West of Sepulveda Blvd, Valley Meadow Place, Royal Oak Rd
-North of San Diego Fwy
-South of Mulholland Dr;
-East of Canyonback Rd, Mulholland Dr
-West of San Diego Fwy, Mulholland Drive
-North of Canyonback Rd, Mission Dump Rd
-South of Park Lane Cir, Mulholland Dr, Sloan Dr
-East of Canyonback Rd
-West of N Sepulveda Blvd
-North of Canyonback Rd
-South of Canyonback Rd, Mission Dump Rd
-East of Canyonback Rd
-West of Canyonback
-North of Promontory Rd, Mount Saint Marys Fire Rd
-South of Canyonback Rd, Mission Dump Rd
-East of Canyonback Rd
-West of I-405N
-North of Getty Center Dr, Mount Saint Marys Fire Rd, N Bundy Dr
-South of Promontory Rd, Mount Saint Marys Fire Rd
-East of Mount Saint Marys Fire Rd
-West of I-405N
-North of North Kenter Ave, Greenock Lane
-South of North Kenter Ave, Sky Lane, Travis St, North Tigertail Rd
-East of Access Road for Power Lines
-West of Greenock Lane, Travis St
-North of Topanga Canyon Boulevard
-South of Mulholland Drive
-North of Old Topanga Canyon Road
-South of Summit to Summit Motorway
-North of Mulholland Highway
-South of Stokes Canyon Road
-North of Red Rock Road
-South of Calabasas Peak Motorway
All other road closures and evacuations for the Palisades Fire remained in effect.
Residents are required to show proof of residency to enter the areas, the Sheriff's Department said. Acceptable documents include a recent utility bill, mortgage documents, property deed, or any other similar proof of ownership or residency.
Resident access will be through the intersections of Mulholland Highway/Old Topanga Canyon Road, Civic Center Way/Malibu Canyon Road, and Mulholland Drive/Topanga Canyon Road.
"Please ensure you have both your government-issued ID and one of these additional documents to facilitate a smooth re-entry process," the Sheriff's Department said in a statement. "For your safety, please drive carefully. Emergency crews are still working in the area. Stay alert, follow all traffic regulations, and proceed with caution."
Most other evacuation orders are expected to remain in place for at least another week, authorities said at a Thursday morning news conference.
