California Wildfires Overview

Wildfires are currently devastating Southern California, particularly the Eaton and Palisades fires, which have led to extensive property damage and loss of life. The Eaton Fire has burned approximately 13,956 acres, with around 7,000 structures destroyed, and just a small percentage of it contained. Local officials are grappling with significant logistical challenges in managing evacuations and disaster response, resulting in more than 100,000 residents under evacuation orders. The unprecedented destruction has prompted analysts to predict this could become the costliest wildfire in U.S. history.