Since Los Angeles County’s Santa Ana winds-fueled firestorms began Jan. 7, the Eaton and Palisades fires have consumed more than 37,000 acres of homes, businesses and landmarks in Altadena and Pacific Palisades.

To date, 28 people have been killed, with some still missing. Cal Fire investigators are still determining the cause of each inferno. Both fires now rank among California’s 10 most destructive, with nearly 16,000 structures destroyed. Fire crews are still working toward 100% containment.

These maps show the areas hardest hit and where fire crews were able to stave off the blaze. <a href="https://wpdash.medianewsgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/OCR-L-FOCUS-FIRES-TRUCK-012625_d3398c.pdf">Enlarge image</a>

Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-01-28 16:40:15">January 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM EST</time>

Both Eaton and Palisades fires are among the most destructive fires in California history.{ai:summary}<p>The recent Santa Ana winds have fueled devastating firestorms in Los Angeles County, notably the Eaton and Palisades fires, which have burned over 37,000 acres and destroyed nearly 16,000 structures. The fires have resulted in 28 fatalities, with ongoing investigations into their causes.</p><p>Fire crews continue to work towards full containment as the fires rank among California's most destructive. Maps indicate the hardest-hit areas and where firefighters have successfully defended against the flames. #society</p>

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