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California fires live updates: Unprecedented, deadly blazes explode in size

Four fires are burning around LA County, prompting sweeping evacuations.

ByRiley Hoffman, David Brennan, Kevin Shalvey, Nadine El-Bawab, and Meredith Deliso
Last Updated: January 8, 2025, 5:05 PM EST

At least two people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.

Tens of thousands were evacuated as more than 15,000 acres burned in the uncontrolled Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles. The fire has destroyed at least 300 structures, with over 13,300 others at risk.

Meanwhile, the Eaton Fire -- which broke out miles away from the Palisades Fire, in Altadena -- has grown to more than 10,000 acres with 0% containment.

Another blaze, the Hurst Fire, has also erupted and spread northeast of San Fernando, burning at least 700 acres. And in Sepulveda Basin, the Woodley Fire has burned 30 acres.

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Here's how the news is developing.
6 minutes ago

More than 1.5 million customers without power in California

More than 1.5 million customers are without power in California, including over 956,000 in Los Angeles County.

A firefighter pulls a hose up to a home while battling the Eaton Fire on Jan. 8, 2025 in Altadena, Calif.
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18 minutes ago

1 person in critical condition

UCLA Hospitals said it treated and released 21 people suffering from fire-related injuries and has admitted one victim who is in critical condition.

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services said it’s treating patients suffering from smoke inhalation, but did not confirm how many.

Flames rise from a structure as the Eaton Fire burns in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 8, 2025.
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21 minutes ago

Critics Choice Awards postponed

The Critics Choice Awards, which was set to be held on Sunday, has been postponed.

The ceremony will be held on Jan. 26 in Santa Monica.

"This unfolding tragedy has already had a profound impact on our community. All our thoughts and prayers are with those battling the devastating fires and with all who have been affected," Critics Choice Awards CEO Joey Berlin said in a statement.

26 minutes ago

Palisades Fire spreads to nearly 16,000 acres

The Palisades Fire has spread to 15,832 acres with 0% containment, according to Cal Fire.

The fire has destroyed at least 300 structures, with 13,306 other structures at risk.

The remains of houses along the Pacific Ocean burned by the Palisades wildfire in Malibu, California, Jan. 8, 2025.
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The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The remains of houses along the Pacific Ocean burned by the Palisades wildfire in Malibu, California, Jan. 8, 2025.
Caroline Brehman/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

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