California Wildphyres 2025
California has already experienced significant wildfire activity in January 2025.
Here are some of the notable wildfires:
January 2025
- Palisades Fire
- Location: Los Angeles County
- Acres Burned: 23,713
- Start Date: January 7, 2025
- Containment: 14% contained
- Details: Evacuations were enforced; the fire destroyed at least 1,280 structures and damaged 204 in Pacific Palisades, northwest of Santa Monica. There have been eight confirmed fatalities and three confirmed injuries. The fire is associated with an extremely powerful Santa Ana wind event.
- Eaton Fire
- Location: Los Angeles County
- Acres Burned: 14,117
- Start Date: January 7, 2025
- Containment: 33% contained
- Details: Evacuations were enforced; the fire destroyed at least 1,902 structures and damaged 258 in Altadena and Pasadena. There have been sixteen confirmed fatalities and five confirmed injuries. This fire is also associated with the powerful Santa Ana wind event.
- Hurst Fire
- Location: Los Angeles County
- Acres Burned: 799
- Start Date: January 7, 2025
- Containment: 95% contained
- Details: Evacuations were enforced. The fire is associated with the extremely powerful Santa Ana wind event.
- Lidia Fire
- Location: Los Angeles County
- Acres Burned: 395
- Start Date: January 8, 2025
- Containment Date: January 11, 2025
- Details: Evacuations were enforced. The fire is associated with the extremely powerful Santa Ana wind event.
- Sunset Fire
- Location: Los Angeles County
- Acres Burned: 43
- Start Date: January 8, 2025
- Containment Date: January 9, 2025
- Details: Evacuations were enforced. The fire is associated with the extremely powerful Santa Ana wind event.
- Kenneth Fire
- Location: Los Angeles and Ventura Counties
- Acres Burned: 1,052
- Start Date: January 9, 2025
- Containment Date: January 12, 2025
- Details: Evacuations were enforced. The fire is associated with the extremely powerful Santa Ana wind event.
These fires have been fueled by critically dry conditions and strong Santa Ana winds, leading to significant destruction and loss of life.
Climate change has been identified as a contributing factor, increasing the likelihood of such extreme weather events.
Note: Wildfire activity is subject to change; for the most current information, please refer to official sources such as CAL FIRE.
