All information on the Los Angeles fires is current as of 2:00 p.m. ET on January 9, 2025. Information is subject to change. Please check with your local news stations for the latest updates.

At least five people have been killed by wildfires that are still raging over Southern California. Nearly 200,000 people have been ordered to evacuate as the flames devoured large areas of Los Angeles communities, such as the Pacific Palisades, as residents rushed to flee. As depicted on regional maps, tens of thousands of acres of land have been burned by the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, and numerous more.

Per The New York Times, the Palisades Fire is now the largest wildfire in the area. It started in the wealthy Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, and has since spread to cover more than 17,000 acres. It developed from a brush fire that burst when strong winds tore throughout the region. On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, it grew massively and quickly. President Joe Biden approved a federal major disaster designation for Los Angeles County on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

Who Has Been Impacted by the Los Angeles Fires?

All information is current as of this writing.

According to Cal Fire, the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles has spread to cover over 27 square miles and damaged hundreds of structures.


In the northern Los Angeles County hills above Altadena, the Eaton Fire has destroyed about 1,000 buildings, scorched over 16 square miles, and claimed five lives.


Famous sites were in danger when the Sunset Fire broke out in Hollywood Hills on Wednesday, forcing a fresh round of mandatory evacuations. Fire officials reported that the fire had been put out, and all evacuation orders had been canceled by 7:30 a.m. local time on Thursday.

At least 855 acres were burned in the Hurst fire and 348 in the Lidia fire. As of Thursday, January 9, the Lidia Fire was 40% contained, and the Hurst Fire was 10% contained.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the fires have impacted several celebrity homes. Mandy Moore, Anna Faris, Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal, Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag, Cary Elwes, Diane Warren, Cameron Mathison, Ricki Lake, and Jhené Aiko all reported losing their homes.

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“We were able to park and walk up our street to bear witness to all the loss. Miraculously, the main part of our house is still standing. For now,” Moore wrote in an Instagram post. “It’s not livable but mostly intact. We lost Taylor and griffin’s studio with every instrument and piece of equipment they’ve ever owned. We lost our garage and back house. Everyone we know lost everything. Every house on our street is gone. My in laws. My brother and sister in law- 6 weeks from welcoming their first baby. Our best friends. Feeling weird survivors guilt. We love this community and will do everything we can to help rebuild and support. Thanks for everyone for checking on us and offering us help. Altadena strong.”

How You Can Help

Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles listed two ways citizens might assist city dwellers during the deadly disasters.

As its staff fights many fires, Bass said during a news briefing Thursday morning that the public can help the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. According to Bass, the California Community Foundation Wildfire Recovery Fund is another place where people may donate to assist in repairing houses and provide other relief after wildfires.

Per a post made by Prince Harry & Meghan Markle, the Duke & Duchess of Sussex, on their official site, the following organizations are also providing relief to Los Angeles fire victims:

  • Organizations such as José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen, a longtime partner of The Archewell Foundation, are serving meals to both first responders and victims of the fire. 
  • CAL FIRE, the LA Fire Department Foundation, and others are working closely to support firefighters who risk their lives, bravely showing up in these high-risk environments to help save homes, families, and communities in need.
  • Animal Wellness Foundation continues to house and care for animals evacuated by the fires, while Compton Cowboys provides emergency transportation services for horses. 
  • Airbnb and 211LA have partnered to provide free, temporary housing for those who have been displaced.
  • Baby2baby is providing essential supplies, such as diapers, clothing, hygiene products, and emergency kits, to families in need.
  • All Power Books and many others stay open for emergency use, offering supplies and water for pickup while working tirelessly to distribute essentials to those affected.  

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