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*_For Immediate Release:
_*January 22, 2025

*Media Update: Eaton and Palisades Fires 1/22/25*

Here are the latest updates from LA County's Coordinated Joint Information Center as of 10 a.m. on Jan. 22, 2025. 

 

*Los Angeles County Recovers Press Conference*

This morning, officials provided the latest updates on the process now underway to recover from the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, including the progress of repopulation efforts, damage inspections, details about debris removal, launch of a new County portal for wildfire relief donations [ [link removed] ], and public health guidance to help people return safely to their properties. To view the press conference, click here. [ [link removed] ] 

Press Conference [ [link removed] ]

 

*Eaton Fire*  [ [link removed] ]


* Fire Size: 14,021 acres, 91% contained
* Structures Threatened: 6,775
* Structures Damaged: 1,073
* Structures Destroyed: 9,418 
* Note: Does not include structures believed destroyed, but pending confirmation.

 

*Palisades Fire*  [ [link removed] ]


* Fire Size: 23,448 acres, 68% contained
* Structures Threatened: 12,417
* Structures Damaged: 890 
* Structures Destroyed: 6,662 
* Note: Does not include structures believed destroyed, but pending confirmation.

 

*Forecasted Rain*

There is a potential storm expected to enter the region on Saturday, Jan. 25, and last through Monday, Jan. 27. The latest forecast calls for a quarter to a half inch of rain with 10-20% chance of thunderstorms. Call the Los Angeles County Public Works 24-hour Dispatch Center to report storm-related damage, traffic signal outages, flooding or other concerns at 1-800-675-HELP (4357).

 

*National Weather Service Issues Red Flag Warning*

Due to extremely low relative humidity and periods of gusty offshore winds, a red flag warning is in effect through Thursday [ [link removed] ] until 8 PM for most of Los Angeles County.

For more weather information from the National Weather Service, click here [ [link removed] ]. 

 

*Casualties* 

The LA County Medical Examiner has confirmed 27 deaths as a result of the fires. The office continues investigating these deaths and will update their website with additional cases [ [link removed] ] if more deaths are determined during search and rescue operations.

 

*Photos, Videos and More*


* For the latest fire response and recovery photos from LA County, *please visit our **Flickr [ [link removed] ]** page*.
* Media are encouraged to use; credit *Los Angeles County.*


* For the latest videos on fire response and recovery, *please visit our **YouTube [ [link removed] ]** page*.
* To request b-roll footage, contact [email protected]. 

* Previous media releases are posted here: News Releases – LA County Recovers [ [link removed] ]

*Contact:*

Los Angeles County Coordinated Joint Information Center

[email protected]


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