LBCI

Los Angeles wildfires devour thousands of homes even as fierce winds ease

World News

10-01-2025 | 01:16

Share

Share

Los Angeles wildfires devour thousands of homes even as fierce winds ease

Two massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west devoured nearly 10,000 homes and other structures, burning into a third night on Thursday even as the fierce winds eased and gave firefighters a welcome but temporary respite.

The Palisades Fire between Santa Monica and Malibu on the city's western flank and the Eaton Fire in the east near Pasadena already ranks as the most destructive in Los Angeles history, consuming 34,000 acres (13,750 hectares) - or some 53 square miles - turning entire neighborhoods to ash.

Officials from three different jurisdictions reported a total of seven people dead.

However, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna told a press conference he did not want to pronounce an exact number until it was safe for human remains detection teams to conduct house-to-house searches.

But based on the widespread devastation, he expected the number to grow.

Reuters

World News

Los Angeles

Wildfires

Firefighters

Next

Swiss police believe around 40 died at Swiss bar explosion, Italy says

Recommended For You

UK minister says Trump speaks for himself on his deadline for Iran

05:13

UK minister says Trump speaks for himself on his deadline for Iran

Japan could consider Hormuz minesweeping if ceasefire reached, minister says

01:51

Japan could consider Hormuz minesweeping if ceasefire reached, minister says

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Hormuz as Tehran strikes Israel

01:11

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Hormuz as Tehran strikes Israel

Cyprus: UK says its bases will not be used in a war with Iran

13:40

Cyprus: UK says its bases will not be used in a war with Iran

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Lebanon’s gas station owners' syndicate say gasoline hike caught them by surprise, warn of wider impact

2026-02-17

Lebanon’s gas station owners' syndicate say gasoline hike caught them by surprise, warn of wider impact

Israel says 2,000 targets struck in Lebanon

2026-03-20

Israel says 2,000 targets struck in Lebanon

Hezbollah says clashes underway with Israeli forces in Khiam

06:22

Hezbollah says clashes underway with Israeli forces in Khiam

Israel renews its evacuation warning for residents south of Zahrani River

2026-03-20

Israel renews its evacuation warning for residents south of Zahrani River

Videos

At least 19 killed after strike destroys three-story building in Sir el-Gharbiyeh: Video

2026-03-08

At least 19 killed after strike destroys three-story building in Sir el-Gharbiyeh: Video

Israeli airstrike targets Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

2026-03-06

Israeli airstrike targets Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

Intense consecutive airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

2026-03-05

Intense consecutive airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

Israeli army launches evening airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after evacuation warning

2026-03-05

Israeli army launches evening airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after evacuation warning

Smoke rises over Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel targets area: Video

2026-03-02

Smoke rises over Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel targets area: Video

German President Steinmeier meets Lebanon's President Aoun at Baabda Palace—Video

2026-02-16

German President Steinmeier meets Lebanon's President Aoun at Baabda Palace—Video

Future Movement supporters mark Rafic Hariri anniversary, call for Saad Hariri's return to politics

2026-02-14

Future Movement supporters mark Rafic Hariri anniversary, call for Saad Hariri's return to politics

Israel strikes vehicle in Doueir-Wadi Aaba in South Lebanon—Video

2026-02-01

Israel strikes vehicle in Doueir-Wadi Aaba in South Lebanon—Video

Berri halts live broadcast amid parliament salary dispute

2026-01-29

Berri halts live broadcast amid parliament salary dispute

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Lebanon-Israel talks stall amid ongoing fire: The details

1

Lebanon-Israel talks stall amid ongoing fire: The details

Hezbollah says clashes underway with Israeli forces in Khiam

2

Hezbollah says clashes underway with Israeli forces in Khiam

Israeli army reports raids on alleged Hezbollah sites in south Lebanon, says weapons found

3

Israeli army reports raids on alleged Hezbollah sites in south Lebanon, says weapons found

Mental health support during war: Helping children cope with fear and loss

4

Mental health support during war: Helping children cope with fear and loss

Beirut MPs oppose planned shelter center, set talks with PM Salam

5

Beirut MPs oppose planned shelter center, set talks with PM Salam

Hezbollah says attacked soldiers in north Israel's Misgav Am

6

Hezbollah says attacked soldiers in north Israel's Misgav Am

Minister Rasamny tours Beirut Airport, praises staff and ongoing operations

7

Minister Rasamny tours Beirut Airport, praises staff and ongoing operations

Rocket fire from Lebanon kills one in north Israel: Emergency unit

8

Rocket fire from Lebanon kills one in north Israel: Emergency unit

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More