For Immediate Release: January 24, 2025
Media Update: Hughes, Eaton and Palisades Fires 1/24/25
Here are the latest updates from LA County's Coordinated Joint Information Center as of 10 a.m. on Jan. 24, 2025.
Hughes Fire
- Fire Size: 10,396 acres, 56% contained
- Structures Threatened: 2,623
- Structures Damaged: 0
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Structures Destroyed: 0
- Note: Does not include structures believed destroyed, but pending confirmation.
Eaton Fire
- Fire Size: 14,021 acres, 95% contained
- Structures Threatened: 6,775
- Structures Damaged: 1,073
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Structures Destroyed: 9,418
- Note: Does not include structures believed destroyed, but pending confirmation.
Palisades Fire
- Fire Size: 23,448 acres, 77% contained
- Structures Threatened: 12,317
- Structures Damaged: 972
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Structures Destroyed: 6,809
- Note: Does not include structures believed destroyed, but pending confirmation.
Weekend Weather
Critical Fire Weather conditions remain in effect in Los Angeles County through Friday. Extreme fire growth is expected if a fire starts.
Rain is expected Saturday, Jan. 25, though Monday, Jan. 27 in Los Angeles. The latest forecast calls for a quarter to a half inch of rain with 10-20% chance of thunderstorms.
For more weather information from the National Weather Service, click here.
Casualties
The LA County Medical Examiner has confirmed 28 deaths as a result of the fires. The office continues investigating these deaths and will update their website with additional cases if more deaths are determined during search and rescue operations.
Photos, Videos and More
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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
[email protected]
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