Death toll in LA rises to 24, 12,000 homes burned, Palisades, Eaton fires continue to rage uncontained – EVOL

The death toll from the devastating California wildfires has risen to 24, as firefighters struggle to contain the massive flames ravaging Los Angeles County and surrounding areas.

With the Eaton and Palisades fires far from controlled, authorities warn the situation remains dire, and the number of casualties may continue to grow.

Rising Death Toll and Missing Persons

According to The Los Angeles Times, 16 of the reported fatalities were caused by the Eaton Fire, while eight are attributed to the Palisades Fire.

Additionally, at least 16 individuals remain unaccounted for, leaving families and officials desperate for answers. Search and recovery operations are ongoing, with teams scouring burned neighborhoods and going door-to-door in hopes of locating survivors or identifying victims.

“We are doing everything possible to recover those still missing, but these fires have created conditions that are incredibly challenging for search teams,” said LA City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley.

Widespread Destruction

The fires have destroyed or severely damaged approximately 12,000 structures, leaving entire neighborhoods unrecognizable.

Animated map done by CBS News shows a timeline of how large the Palisades Fire grew over a few days.

BREAKING: Animated map shows a timeline of how large the

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