Officials said today (Jan. 10, 2025) that more than 9,000 homes, businesses, and other buildings have been damaged or destroyed in the Palisides and Eaton fires , the Los Angeles Times website reports.
Around 5,300 of these structures were destroyed in the Palisades fire, while another 4,000 to 5,000 structures were estimated to be damaged or destroyed in the Eaton fire burning in the Altadena area.
If accurate, the estimate would place the firestorm among the worst in Los Angeles history in terms of property damage.
At least 10 people have died in the fires, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner . At least four deaths have been connected to the Eaton fire, and one death to the Palisades fire, in Malibu.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he had approved of some 8,000 troops of the Calif. National Guard to assist with traffic control, infrastructure protection, and looting deterrence for both the Eaton and Palisades fires.
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