Here are the latest updates from LA County's Coordinated Joint Information Center as of 10 a.m. on Jan. 18, 2025. 

Casualties 

The fires have resulted in 27 confirmed deaths, according to the LA County Medical Examiner. More updated information may be available from LASD and LAPD as search and rescue operations continue. 

Eaton Fire 

• Structures Threatened: 11,927

• Structures Damaged: 972

• Structures Destroyed: 8,988
  • Note: Does not include structures believed destroyed, but pending confirmation.

Palisades Fire 

• Structures Threatened: 12,280

• Structures Damaged: 628 

• Structures Destroyed: 3,857
  • Note: Does not include structures believed destroyed, but pending confirmation.

Community Meetings

Virtual community meetings for the Eaton and Palisades fires will be held in the evenings. Please click on the following links to view the meetings:  

• Eaton Fire Virtual Community Meeting - 4:00 PM 

• Palisades Fire Virtual Community Meeting - 6:30 PM  

Ocean Water Advisory Extended:

Due to fire debris runoff contamination, the Department of Public Health extended an ocean water advisory for Surfrider Beach to Dockweiler Beach at World Way. For the latest updates from Public Health, visit their website. 

Photos, Videos and More

• For the latest fire response and recovery photos from LA County, please visit our Flickr page.
  • Media are encouraged to use; credit Los Angeles County.

• For the latest videos on fire response and recovery, please visit our YouTube page.
  • To request b-roll footage, contact [email protected]. 
• Previous media releases are posted here: News Releases – LA County Recovers