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According to Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, at least five people have lost their lives in the Eaton Fire, which is one of the many wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area.
‘Apocalyptic’ is the word most commonly being used to describe the horror taking place in the city this week.
Fox News reporter Bill Melugin, who lives in a Los Angeles suburb near where the fires are occurring, announced in a social media post Wednesday evening:
“BREAKING: LA County Sheriff Robert Luna confirms five people have now been killed in the #EatonFire burning in Altadena. He says they are finding bodies as deputies go into burned areas and unfortunately, they expect the number to go up.”
BREAKING: LA County Sheriff Robert Luna confirms five people have now been killed in the #EatonFire burning in Altadena. He says they are finding bodies as deputies go into burned areas and unfortunately, they expect the number to go up.
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) January 8, 2025
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, has been blasted for running off to Ghana, Africa to attend a presidential inauguration, even as the city was burning. She has now returned.
“Mayor Bass finally showed up. She is likely going to catch a brutal ratio on this post,” Melugin quipped.
Mayor Bass finally showed up. She is likely going to catch a brutal ratio on this post. https://t.co/KKTjtBPhgq
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) January 8, 2025
Fueled by the high winds, more fires continue to pop up.
Another fire has broken out – this one is right by Leo Carrillo camping grounds. This area was wiped out by the Woolsey Fire in 2018. This one will involve Ventura County. https://t.co/7NCRGe1MbE
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) January 8, 2025
ANOTHER fire has just broken out in Acton. https://t.co/ACRWqmoBgG
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) January 8, 2025
And evacuation orders have been expanded to cover new areas:
BREAKING: Evacuation warnings expanded in Santa Monica. Mandatory evacs north of Montana from the beach to 11th Sreet. New evacuation *warnings* now include everything north of Wilshire and west of 10th Street. This new evac warning pushes right up to 3rd Street Promenade. Wow. pic.twitter.com/0dJJbzT7NP
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) January 8, 2025
BREAKING: Los Angeles Sheriff Robert Luna confirms the death toll from the Eaton Fire in Altadena has risen to five. pic.twitter.com/4VmzJBEWV1
— Susan Crabtree (@susancrabtree) January 8, 2025
The flames continue ripping through homes in Pacific Palisades, CA. Firefighters here have an uphill battle, especially with 30-40 mph wind gusts and buildings on fire all over the area. #PalisadesWildfire #PalisadesFire #California pic.twitter.com/gWVcus5BSE
— Matthew Seedorff (@MattSeedorff) January 8, 2025
FoxLA reporter Matthew Seedorff posted a video of a massive home burning to the ground. A firetruck is seen driving by, without even stopping.
The flames continue ripping through homes in Pacific Palisades, CA. Firefighters here have an uphill battle, especially with 30-40 mph wind gusts and buildings on fire all over the area. #PalisadesWildfire #PalisadesFire #California pic.twitter.com/gWVcus5BSE
— Matthew Seedorff (@MattSeedorff) January 8, 2025
CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti posted footage on social media Wednesday of some of the charred remains:
There are so many people wanting to know the fate of their homes and businesses. Will try to post clips here when service permits. There are still active fires all around town which is why residents aren’t being allowed back. pic.twitter.com/hDd1D8A1Nq
— Jonathan Vigliotti 🐋 (@JonVigliotti) January 8, 2025
Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades pic.twitter.com/MwR4m8fAvd
— Jonathan Vigliotti 🐋 (@JonVigliotti) January 8, 2025
Corpus Christi Parish, Pacific Palisades pic.twitter.com/WxCgCxsP90
— Jonathan Vigliotti 🐋 (@JonVigliotti) January 8, 2025
Live updates: The death toll from the Eaton Fire in Altadena has risen to five, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna. https://t.co/BBIELraxBX
— San Francisco Chronicle (@sfchronicle) January 8, 2025
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