Eaton Fire
On January 7, 2025, Los Angeles experienced a series of devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles County, marking one of the most destructive wildfire events.
The fires, fueled by the severe drought, dry vegetation, and Santa Ana winds reaching up to 100 mph, resulted in significant loss of life, evacuations, and massive home destruction. A total of 30 people lost their lives, more than 18,000 structures were destroyed or damaged, mostly homes, 57,000 acres were burned, and 200,000 people were under evacuation orders. The weather conditions impeded the emergency response to the area and disoriented residents due to communication delays. The blaze was fully contained after 24 days of destruction, on January 31, 2025.
