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California fires live updates: 11 dead, 13 missing in LA County

Thousands of firefighters are battling the sprawling wildfires across LA.

Last Updated: January 11, 2025, 4:19 PM EST

Nearly a dozen people are believed to be dead -- with the Los Angeles County sheriff saying he expects that number to rise -- as devastating fires spread across Southern California amid dry and windy conditions, leaving officials scrambling to contain the historic destruction.

Thousands of firefighters are battling at least five sprawling wildfires spread around the LA area. The largest, the Palisades Fire, in Pacific Palisades, has scorched over 22,000 acres, destroyed thousands of structures and is 11% contained. The Eaton Fire, in Altadena, now stands at more than 14,100 acres and is 15% contained. More than 100,000 people are under evacuation orders.

11:57 AM EST

13 missing, 11 dead in LA County

At least 13 people are missing and 11 are dead in Los Angeles County as the fires continue to burn.

It remains unknown if any of the missing persons are included in the death count.

Fire Crews battle the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon, on Jan. 11, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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The sheriff's department has committed 40 members of its specialized search and rescue teams to work jointly with our partners at Los Angeles County Fire urban search and rescue team with the corners office for LA County, FEMA, the Office of Emergency Services and the use of cadaver dogs to search for remains and reunite families.

11:32 AM EST

27 arrests in Palisades, Eaton Fires

Twenty-seven people were arrested amid the Palisades and Eaton Fire areas, most of them people who were not where they were supposed to be, county and city officials said.

"They had no business being there," Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna told reporters on Saturday about the people arrested.

Twenty-two people were arrested by LA County while five others were arrested by the city.

Those arrested include two people who were arrested and booked for curfew violations. Most of the arrests were for burglary, looting and possession of narcotics.

10:10 AM EST

Palisades Fire reaches 11% containment, currently covering nearly 22,000 acres

The Palisades Fire has reached 21,596 acres with 11% containment, currently the biggest fire in California. Winds are expected to gradually increase going into the evening on Saturday.

The Eaton Fire has also reached 14,117 acres and is currently at 15% containment.

The Kenneth Fire currently stands at 1,052 acres with 80% containment.

Jan 10, 2025, 11:22 PM EST

New evacuation order issued for Palisades Fire

A new evacuation order has been issued for the Palisades Fire.

The new order extends from the Encino Reservoir in the north to Sunset Boulevard in the south and from the Mandeville Canyon in the west to the busy 405 freeway to the east.

Firefighters are seen by massive flames from the Palisades Fire in California, Jan. 10, 2025.
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Previously, those areas were under an evacuation warning, which means residents are urged to be prepared to evacuate if necessary.

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