For Immediate Release: January 20, 2025
Media Update: Eaton and Palisades Fires 1/20/25
Here are the latest updates from LA County's Coordinated Joint Information Center as of 10 a.m. on Jan. 20, 2025.
Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning Issued in LA County
Due to powerful, damaging Santa Ana winds, a Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning is in effect today from noon until Tuesday at 10 AM. These conditions may lead to extreme fire conditions, downed trees, power outages, and dangerous driving conditions. The public is urged to sign up for emergency alerts and have an evacuation plan. To read the media release, click here.
The fires have resulted in 27 confirmed deaths, according to the LA County Medical Examiner. The office continues investigating these deaths and will update their website with additional cases if more deaths are determined during search and rescue operations.
- Structures Threatened: 8,992
- Structures Damaged: 1,064
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Structures Destroyed: 9,416
- Note: Does not include structures believed destroyed, but pending confirmation.
- Structures Threatened: 12,280
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Structures Destroyed: 6,051
- Note: Does not include structures believed destroyed, but pending confirmation.
Virtual community meetings for the Eaton and Palisades fires are held daily in the evenings. Please click on the following links to view the meetings:
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For the latest fire response and recovery photos from LA County, please visit our Flickr page.
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Media are encouraged to use; credit Los Angeles County.
Contact:
Los Angeles County Coordinated Joint Information Center
CJIC@ceo.lacounty.gov
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