LA Wildfires

Extracted Attributes

• End Date

  2025-01-31

• Event Type

  Wildfires

• Start Date

  2025-01-07

• Acres Burned

  Over 521,632 acres

• Largest Fires

  Eaton Fire (Altadena), Palisades Fire (Pacific Palisades)

• Affected Region

  Los Angeles metropolitan area, San Diego County, California, United States

• Economic Impact

  State's insurance crisis, tens of billions in damage

• Number of Fires

  14

• Evacuated Population

  Over 200,000 people

• Santa Ana Wind Speed

  Up to 100 mph (160 km/h)

• Structures Destroyed

  Over 18,000 homes and structures

• Criticism of Response

  Governmental incompetence, bureaucratic red tape, lack of long-term planning, policy failures (CEQA, DOI, California Coastal Commission), misprioritization of DEI

• Casualties (Estimated)

  31-440 people

• Broader Contributing Factors

  Global Warming, Extreme Weather

• Primary Contributing Factors

  Drought conditions, low humidity, abundant vegetation, Santa Ana winds

• Historical Significance of Major Fires

  Second and third most destructive in California's history

Timeline

• A series of 14 destructive wildfires began affecting the Los Angeles metropolitan area and San Diego County. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)

  2025-01-07

• California received a Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden, enabling federal aid and resources for recovery. (Source: Web Search)

  2025-01-08

• The Eaton Fire in Altadena and the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades were fully contained. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, Web Search)

  2025-01-31

• Researchers from Boston University’s School of Public Health and the University of Helsinki published a study linking up to 440 deaths directly to the wildfires. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)

  2025-08-00

• Los Angeles County released a Blueprint to accelerate wildfire recovery. (Source: Web Search)

  2025-08-29

• Governor Newsom signed a new law to provide fair interest for disaster-affected homeowners. (Source: Web Search)

  2025-09-22

January 2025 Southern California wildfires

From January 7 to 31, 2025, a series of 14 destructive wildfires affected the Los Angeles metropolitan area and San Diego County in California, United States. The fires were exacerbated by drought conditions, low humidity, a buildup of vegetation from the previous winter, and hurricane-force Santa Ana winds, which in some places reached 100 miles per hour (160 km/h; 45 m/s). The wildfires killed between 31–440 people, forced more than 200,000 to evacuate, destroyed more than 18,000 homes and structures, and burned over 521,632 acres (211,097 ha; 815.050 sq mi) of land in total. Most of the damage was from the two largest fires: the Eaton Fire in Altadena and the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades, both of which were fully contained on January 31, 2025. Municipal fire departments and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) fought the property fires and wildfires, which were extinguished by tactical aircraft alongside ground firefighting teams. The deaths and damage to property from these two fires made them likely the second- and third-most destructive fires in California's history, respectively. In August 2025, researchers from Boston University’s School of Public Health and the University of Helsinki published a study, through the American Medical Association, connecting up to 440 deaths that were caused by the wildfires.

Web Search Results

• January 2025 Southern California wildfires - Wikipedia

  From January 7 to 31, 2025, a series of 14 destructive wildfires affected the Los Angeles metropolitan area and San Diego County in California, United States.( The fires were exacerbated by drought conditions, low humidity, a buildup of vegetation from the previous winter, and hurricane-force Santa Ana winds, which in some places reached 100 miles per hour (160 km/h; 45 m/s). The wildfires killed between 31–440 people, forced more than 200,000 to evacuate, destroyed more than 18,000 homes and [...] | Evacuated | 200,000+ | | Structures destroyed | 18,189+ destroyed or damaged | | Ignition | | Cause | Under investigation, exacerbated by severe Santa Ana winds and drought conditions | | Map | | Image 5: Map Overview of major fires in the Greater Los Angeles area (map data) | [...] Wildfire Alliance statistics indicated that the Palisades fire alone was by far the most destructive in the Los Angeles region, with at least 1,000 structures destroyed, surpassing the Sayre Fire, which destroyed 604 structures in 2008, and the Bel Air Fire, which destroyed nearly 500 houses in 1961.( The Reel Inn, a 36-year-old seafood restaurant, was confirmed by its owners to have been destroyed in the Palisades Fire.( The Palisades Charter High School was engulfed by the fire after the

• L.A. fires: UCLA campus updates and resources

  Master inventory: L.A. wildfires. UCLA has created a master list of resources for wildfire evacuees that includes information on housing and shelter, food distribution, clothing donation, financial assistance and other important topics throughout the Los Angeles region. Bruin Wildfire Relief Funds.UCLA has launched the Bruin Wildfire Relief Funds — including a specific fund for students — to provide a broad array of support, including emergency housing, meal vouchers and other help. [...] Master inventory: L.A. wildfires. UCLA has created a master list of resources for wildfire evacuees that includes information on housing and shelter, food distribution, clothing donation, financial assistance and other important topics throughout the Los Angeles region. Bruin Wildfire Relief Funds.UCLA has launched the Bruin Wildfire Relief Funds — including a specific fund for students — to provide a broad array of support, including emergency housing, meal vouchers and other help. [...] Master inventory: L.A. wildfires. UCLA has created a master list of resources for wildfire evacuees that includes comprehensive information on housing and shelter, food distribution, clothing donation, financial assistance and other important topics throughout the Los Angeles region.

• Live California Fire Map and Tracker - Frontline Wildfire Defense

  An unusually dry winter and high winds are upping wildfire risks. The Silver Fire near Bishop, west of San Francisco and close to Nevada, has led to evacuations from 800 homes. Areas affected by the California wildfires in Los Angeles County are slowly recovering. Although 16,251 homes and other structures were destroyed, only four building permits have been issued. Get current information with the interactive fire map or the free Frontline Wildfire Defense App (Android | iOS).

• LA fires aftermath: How people are rebuilding after losing almost ...

  After burning for 24 days, both fires were fully contained on Jan. 31, with over 37,000 acres burned and more than 16,000 structures destroyed. At least 29 people were killed in the two fires — 17 in the Eaton Fire and 12 in the Palisades Fire, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner. Those who survived are now left to pick up the pieces of their lives that were so suddenly changed forever. ### MORE: Here's how to help California wildfire victims [...] Not just a home, but entire neighborhoods and communities were largely wiped off the map following the spate of January wildfires that devastated southern California. The impact of the destruction was felt far beyond the borders of these communities and the tens of billions in damage will take years to clean up. [...] ### MORE: Percentage of emergency visits related to fire, smoke inhalation rose eightfold after LA wildfires: Report

• 2025 Los Angeles Fires | CA.gov

  September 22, 2025 ### Governor Newsom signs new law to provide fair interest for disaster-affected homeowners(external link) August 29, 2025 ### ICYMI: Los Angeles County releases a bold Blueprint to accelerate wildfire recovery(external link) August 4, 2025 ### Governor Newsom invites LA Fire survivors to continue shaping rebuilding efforts through Engaged California(external link) July 16, 2025 View all LA fires news(external link) Rebuild - faster [...] On January 8, California got a Major Disaster Declaration(external link) for the California wildfires. This lets federal agencies give aid and resources for recovery in the affected areas. Through this declaration from President Biden, California gets assistance for individuals, the public, and small businesses. Did you find what you were looking for? Yes No Thank you for your feedback! What was the problem? Submit Thank you for your comments! About [...] Help and info for people affected by the wildfires Image 3: Recovery finder icon Find services you needImage 4: Track LA's Progress Track LA’s progress Hands reaching out to help line art background image Top needs ### Replace documents ### Get debris removed ### Get help in person Highlights ### Track rebuilding progress LA County has taken steps to proactively improve permitting and inspection to prepare for the surge in demand for wildfire rebuilding. ### Mental health support