Maps present extent of wildfire devastation, properties destroyed

Los Angeles authorities revealed up to date maps of the destruction left within the wake of wildfires throughout the town on Monday.

The maps concentrate on the affect of the Eaton and Pacific Palisades fires, two of the most important and least contained of the blazes. The maps present destruction on a per-structure foundation, with purple icons indicating a construction that has been not less than 50% destroyed, whereas orange, yellow and inexperienced point out extra minor harm and black signifies no harm in any respect.

In complete, the Eaton hearth has impacted 885 constructions, of which 674 have been greater than half destroyed, whereas 157 averted harm solely. The Pacific Palisades hearth has impacted 664 constructions, of which 485 have been greater than half destroyed, and simply 127 averted harm.

“Area harm inspections could also be ongoing and topic to vary as info is gathered and verified. The icons on the map point out the present recognized standing of the construction,” metropolis authorities famous.

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Greater than 12,000 properties and companies have been burned within the wildfires, with harm assessments nonetheless ongoing in affected areas. 

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Final week, Cal Fireplace reported the Palisades and Eaton Fires to be among the many prime 5 most harmful in California historical past.

At the least 24 individuals have been killed within the blazes, although restoration efforts are ongoing.

Each the Eaton and Palisades fires began Tuesday final week and have up to now burned almost 40,000 mixed acres. The Eaton hearth, which is centered round Pasadena, has prompted 16 deaths, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner says. The Palisades hearth has claimed eight extra lives, and each fires stay largely uncontained as of Monday morning.

An aerial view reveals particles from burned properties, following the Palisades Fireplace on the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, on Jan. 10, 2025. (REUTERS/Daniel Cole )

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Fireplace authorities have clarified that not all “constructions” referenced within the map are properties or companies. They are saying issues like sheds and even some autos are included within the “constructions” depend.

Fox Information’ Greg Norman contributed to this report.