2025 California Fires (Burnt Offering) Article
Fire has consumed California over the last few days. This article is a growing collection of video, photos and some of the current 411 on what’s known. This article will be updated as the event continues and media is collected.
In California, several wildfires have erupted, with the most significant being the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, which has burned over 17,000 acres and is 0% contained. The Eaton Fire in Altadena has scorched 10,600 acres, also at 0% containment. The Hurst Fire in the San Fernando Valley has affected 500 acres, and the Sunset Fire in Hollywood Hills has grown to 60 acres, both with 0% containment. These fires have resulted in at least 5 fatalities, the destruction of thousands of structures, and mandatory evacuations across affected areas. The fires are being fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, leading to a state of emergency being declared.
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Current information surrounding this situation via Grok:
As of the latest updates, several significant wildfires are actively burning in California:
Palisades Fire: Located in the Pacific Palisades area, this fire has grown to over 15,800 acres and is currently 0% contained. It’s one of the most destructive fires in the history of Los Angeles, having destroyed more than 1,000 structures and causing at least 5 deaths.
Eaton Fire: This fire is burning in the hills above Altadena in northern Los Angeles County, with a size of at least 10,600 acres, also at 0% containment. It has resulted in at least 5 fatalities and has destroyed nearly 1,000 structures.
Hurst Fire: In the San Fernando Valley, this fire has consumed approximately 505 acres and is 0% contained.
Lidia Fire: This smaller fire, near Acton, has burned about 80 acres and is 30% contained.
Woodley Fire: Another smaller fire, it has been reported at 30 acres and is 0% contained.
Sunset Fire: A new fire in the Hollywood Hills, it broke out Wednesday evening, covering 60 acres with 0% containment as of the last report.
The situation is dynamic with strong winds and dry conditions complicating firefighting efforts, leading to expanded evacuations and a significant deployment of resources. Over 7,500 firefighting and emergency personnel are on the ground, working to combat these fires, with support from neighboring states and federal assistance being mobilized. Fire weather conditions are expected to persist due to Santa Ana winds, which are contributing to the rapid spread of these fires.
Posts on X also reflect the severity of the situation, indicating that containment percentages are extremely low for the major fires, and the situation is expected to worsen before improving.
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“War Zone” Like destruction left by Eaton Fire, Pasadena – Los Angeles
Death toll from wildfires in Los Angeles is now 10 people according to coroner’s office.
