Firefighters have made overnight progress battling back the deadly Los Angeles blazes.
The Eaton fire was 73% contained as of 7 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, up from 65% the day before.
The Palisades fire was 43% contained as of 7 a.m. on Saturday, up from 39% on Friday evening.
Eaton fire
Cal Fire said low marine clouds and fog are possible over the fire early Saturday morning, but a weakening south wind will lessen the marine influence through the weekend. Dry conditions are expected to return next week.
The fire has burned 14,117 acres and is 73% contained.
Officials will hold a virtual community meeting at 4 p.m. Saturday to provide an update on the fire, to answer questions and to discuss recovery. Questions can be submitted in advance via email at 2025.eaton@firenet.gov.
The meeting can be streamed live on YouTube: youtube.com/@LosAngelesCountyFD.
Officials have confirmed 17 fatalities from the Eaton fire and nearly 9,000 structures destroyed.
More than 2,700 personnel remained assigned to firefighting efforts as well as 13 helicopters, and nearly 250 engines, 14 dozers and 50 water tenders.
Some areas under evacuation warning have been modified to “soft closures.” A soft closure means the area remains closed to the general public but is open to residents with valid proof of residence.
To identify your evacuation zone, visit: fire.ca.gov/incidents.html.
Palisades fire
Minimal fire behavior was observed, and no further fire growth occurred Friday night, Califre said.
On Saturday, Cal Fire expects slightly warmer temperatures with moderate humidity.
The fire has burned 23,713 acres and is 43% contained.
Officials have confirmed 10 fatalities from the Palisades fire and nearly 4,000 structures destroyed.
More than 5,400 personnel remain assigned to the fire as well as 44 helicopters and more than 550 engines, 53 dozers and 58 water tenders.
Some areas under evacuation warning are now open to residents only. A curfew order remains in effect from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
To identify your evacuation zone, visit: fire.ca.gov/incidents.html.
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