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California's wildfire building code, Chapter 7A, went into effect in 2008, and it mandates fire-resistant siding, tempered glass, vegetation management, and vents for attics and crawlspaces designed to resist embers and flames.
WILDFIRE UPDATE | 29th Death Reported to Medical Examiner. January 27, 2025 - Over the weekend, the 29th fire-related death was reported to the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner (DME) - case number 2025-01708.
The wildfires directly destroyed 16,240 homes and commercial properties, along with numerous automobiles and personal belongings. Of these, 6,822 structures in Pacific Palisades and Malibu were lost to the Palisades Fire, and 9,418 in Altadena to the Eaton Fire.
By then, it was too late. All 17 people who died in the wind-fueled fire were west of Lake Avenue, a major corridor that runs north-south through Altadena.
In partnership with the State of California, Los Angeles County, and local officials, FEMA will continue helping California's individuals and families get back on their feet and jumpstart their recovery. The deadlines to apply with FEMA and SBA are both March 10, 2025.
Oregon/Washington Fire Management. The BLM Oregon and Washington Fire Program manages fires across 16.1 million acres of public lands. The number one priority is always firefighter and public safety.
The number of destroyed structures was reported as at least 7,500 as of January 16, including 4,356 single-family homes, 77 multi-family buildings and 123 commercial buildings.
As of January 31, 2025, the wildfires have killed at least 29 people, forced more than 200,000 to evacuate, and destroyed more than 18,000 homes and structures. The wildfires burned over 57,000 acres (23,000 ha) of land in total.