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Wildfires Ravage Los Angeles: Fatalities Rise,
Thousands Evacuated, Air Quality Worsens
By Amit Vasudev Updated: Friday, January 10, 2025, 9:36 [IST]
Firefighters are gradually making headway against multiple wildfires blazing across the Los Angeles
area.
According to Governor Gavin Newsom, more than 7,500 firefighters have been deployed to tackle the
fires, with support from neighbouring states and even as far afield as Canada. Nearly 800 inmates
have also opted to assist fire crews through the California Department of Corrections and
Rehabilitation.
Calmer winds have enabled crews to resume aerial firefighting efforts, but new fires have prompted
further evacuations, and weather conditions are expected to worsen in the coming days.
Fatalities linked to wildfires
At least eight fatalities have been reported in connection with the wildfires, officials confirmed. Los
Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley announced during a Thursday evening press conference that two
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people had died in the Palisades Fire. Meanwhile, the City of Malibu reported another death without
identifying the individual. Five others were killed in the Eaton Fire in eastern Los Angeles County.
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff has warned that the death toll is likely to rise.
New fires spark concern
The Kenneth Fire, which ignited on Thursday near the border of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties,
has rapidly spread to nearly 800 acres in a densely populated area. The Los Angeles Fire Department
has issued a mandatory evacuation order.
However, an erroneous evacuation alert was sent to residents across Los Angeles County on
Thursday. Officials clarified the notice was intended only for areas threatened by the Kenneth Fire.
Chief Crowley reported that over 60 fire crews were deployed to combat the blaze.
Palisades Fire
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The Palisades Fire, now the largest in Los Angeles history and the most destructive on record, has
consumed nearly 20,000 acres and remains completely uncontained as of Thursday morning.
Cal Fire reported that more than 5,300 structures have been destroyed in the blaze, based on aerial
surveys conducted on Thursday.
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Eaton Fire
The Eaton Fire has engulfed over 13,000 acres and is one of the two largest fires currently active. It
remains uncontained, and officials said Thursday evening that it continues to expand.
Over 800 personnel are engaged in fighting the fire, which has destroyed at least 4,000 structures.
Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills
The Sunset Fire, which started on Wednesday night near the Hollywood Walk of Fame, was
successfully contained to 43 acres, or one square mile, by Thursday morning.
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Evacuation orders for the Hollywood Hills area were lifted later that day.
Additional fires
The Hurst and Lidia fires were partially contained as of Thursday morning, while the Sunswept Fire in
Studio City and the Woodley Fire in Runyon Canyon were fully contained but are being closely
monitored for flare-ups.
A small fire named the Creek Fire broke out in the Angeles National Forest on Thursday after a vehicle
veered off the road.
Federal response
President Joe Biden has cancelled his planned trip to Italy to oversee the federal government's
emergency response. On Thursday, he announced the federal government would cover 100% of the
costs for the wildfire response, up from the typical 75-90%.
"This funding will cover debris removal, hazard material clearance, temporary shelters, first responder
salaries, and all necessary measures to protect life and property," the president said.
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Rapid spread and evacuations
Officials have emphasised the need to follow evacuation orders, as high winds have rapidly
transformed small brush fires into massive infernos.
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