Start of the Palisades and Eaton fires

LA small businesses decimated by the Palisades and Eaton Fires say they're trying to claw their way back — but it's hard
The LA fires destroyed thousands of structures — and times are tough for the small businesses that remain. There could be $275 billion in damage.
The start of the Palisades and Eaton fires: 24 hours that changed Los Angeles
Mom, are we going to have to run?' Here's how the first 24 hours of our unprecedented conflagration unfolded across L.A. County
L.A. fire maps show Palisades, Eaton, Hughes and more fires in California right now
Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, including the Palisades, Eaton and Hughes fires, are burning across Los Angeles.
Here is a timeline of the Eaton and Palisades fires in LA County
The fires began on Jan. 7, 2025, what seemed like a regular Tuesday morning, fueled by historic gusts of Santa Ana winds.
Despite dangerous winds, firefighters make progress on Palisades, Eaton fires
The Palisades fire — which has invaded Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Topanga and Mandeville canyons — was 65% contained as of Tuesday evening. Firefighters inched further on the Eaton fire — which has caused destruction in Altadena, Pasadena and Sierra Madre — achieving 89% containment, according to Cal Fire.
Palisades and Eaton Fires May Not Be Fully Extinguished for Weeks
The size of the huge blazes, along with difficult weather conditions and the emergence of smaller fires, have extended firefighters’ timelines. “It’s going to be a slow, arduous process,” one official said.
How contained are the Los Angeles fires? See the latest on efforts to control Palisades, Eaton and more fires
Here's the latest on containment for the fires burning across Southern California as firefighters work to extinguish the fires.
Verisk sees insured property loss of $28 bln to $35 bln from Eaton and Palisades fires
Global analytics firm Verisk expects insured property losses from the Palisades and Eaton fires in the range of $28 billion to $35 billion, one of the highest loss estimates from the industry.
Help us share the stories of what you lost in the Eaton and Palisades fires
The Times is collecting stories and images of what was lost in the fires from affected communities in Altadena, Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Pacific Palisades, Topanga, Malibu and others.
How Los Angeles fires became a 'worst-case scenario come to life'
Two weeks after the Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed thousands of homes in two distinct LA-area communities, many in Los Angeles County are still in a state of shock, even as donation drives peter out and the focus starts to shift from immediate support for fire survivors to broader questions about how the region could rebuild and recover.
Video adds to scrutiny of Edison tower as possible site of origin of Eaton fire
A video shows arcing at a Southern California Edison tower, then a fire at the tower's base, suggesting the Eaton fire may ...
Flashes then flames: Video of Eaton Fire raises more questions for power company
A growing body of evidence is emerging that suggests the Eaton fire started in the dry grasses below a set of transmission ...
Containment continues on Palisades, Eaton fires; strong winds expected again next week
Firefighters continued their efforts on the Palisades and Eaton fires on Saturday, hoping to make as much progress as ...
In cleanup from California fires, lithium-ion batteries are a dangerous challenge
One of the biggest cleanup challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after ...
Army Corps of Engineers surveys damage from Palisades, Eaton fires before cleanup begins
As firefighters start to get the upper hand on the Eaton and Palisades fires, the focus now shifts to clearing debris from ...
The L.A. fires: A look at the footprints of devestation
Since Los Angeles County’s Santa Ana winds-fueled firestorms began Jan. 7, the Eaton and Palisades fires have consumed more ...
A happening of helpers: Impromptu gathering of workers dives into cleanup, aid after Eaton fire
Day laborers gathered at the Pasadena Community Job Center. They found work after the fires, volunteering in clean-up crews.
California Wildfire Updates: Fires Near Full Containment—As Officials Warn Of Flooding, Mudslides
Three active fires in Los Angeles neared full containment Sunday, as the region receives much-needed rain that has produced ...