On Thursday, January 9, 2025, fire crews worked to contain the Kenneth Fire in the West Hills area of Los Angeles.Photo by Ethan Swope/AP.This is an ongoing story. For the latest updates, visit LAist.com and sign up for breaking news alerts.
Wildfires continue to devastate Southern California, scorching tens of thousands of acres. While firefighters have made progress, the flames remain only partially contained.
Key Updates:
- Fatalities: Ten people have died, according to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner's Office, which noted that identification could take several weeks.
- Evacuations: Approximately 180,000 people have evacuated, with another 200,000 under evacuation warnings, as reported by the LA County Sheriff's Department.
The Fires
Over 35,000 acres have been scorched, with the Palisades and Eaton fires driving much of the destruction, according to the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (Cal Fire).
Latest Updates:
➡️ Eaton Fire
➡️ Hurst Fire
➡️ Kenneth Fire
➡️ Lidia Fire
➡️ Palisades Fire
➡️ Woodley Fire
"Unfortunately, I think the death toll will rise," said LA Sheriff Robert Luna. "I hope I'm wrong, but I think it will rise."
Approximately 8,000 personnel from local, state, federal, and out-of-state agencies are working to contain the fires, according to California Governor Gavin Newsom.
- The Los Angeles Unified School District has extended school closures through Friday.
- The NBA has postponed the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets game to an undetermined date.
- The NFL has moved the Vikings vs. Rams game from Inglewood, California, to Glendale, Arizona.
- Twenty arrests for looting have been made in Los Angeles, a number expected to increase, Sheriff Luna reported.
The Forecast
While wind speeds have eased somewhat, they remain a concern, ranging between 20 to 60 miles per hour through Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
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