A series of potentially deadly fires, the largest of which is in Pacific Palisades, are destroying homes as they move through Los Angeles County and beyond. CNN is tracking the fires on maps and charts.
this map will automatically update as data becomes available.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection uses sensors attached to aircraft to capture data from the fire perimeter. Because high winds can sometimes ground aircraft, updates to the observed fire perimeter may be delayed.
Track fire size and containment estimates for fires currently burning across the state:
California officials continue to update areas affected by evacuation orders and warnings. The map below will be updated automatically as new information becomes available.
Assessing the damage
Maxar satellite images showing Altadena, California, were analyzed by Microsoft’s AI for Good and show alarming damage to structures in the area.
The Palisades and Eaton fires have already risen to the top of the list of most destructive fires in Los Angeles County history, and currently occupy the No. 3 and No. 4 spots on the list of most destructive wildfires in the entire county. history of the state of California. , since at least 1991.
Firefighters have been able to stop significant growth of the Eaton Fire, but it has already burned about 14,000 acres.
See satellite images, from Maxar, of a neighborhood in Altadena before and after the Eaton Fire devastated the area.
The Palisades Fire has spread at an alarming rate, burning more than 20,000 acres as of Friday afternoon.
The Palisades and Eaton fires have each destroyed more than 5,000 structures, according to Cal Fire, with a total of at least 10,000 structures destroyed between the two largest active fires.
More context
Since October, Southern California has experienced increasing dryness as fall and winter storms focused on the Pacific Northwest. Last winter brought abundant rain and snow to the Southwest, but this winter has taken a completely different turn. This change in weather patterns, oscillating between extremes, is becoming more common with a warming climate.
Air quality is a major concern as fires continue to burn. Here’s a look at the data, which will automatically update every half hour.
The summer months are typically the peak months for wildfire damage across the state of California. Wildfires like this are rare in January. The graph below shows the average number of acres burned per month over the last decade or so.
The Palisades and Eaton fires are already among the 10 largest fires to hit Los Angeles County since at least 2013.
This story is developing and will be updated.
