California wildfires devastate Los Angeles County, killing 5 and threatening thousands of homes | 9 Jan 2025 | Multiple wildfires, including the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, are raging across southern California early Thursday, leaving at least 5 dead and burning more than 27,000 acres, officials say. The Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills section of Los Angeles is the most recent to break out. The Palisades Fire, the Eaton Fire, the Hurst Fire, the Lidia Fire and the Sunset Fire are impacting Los Angeles County early Thursday, according to Cal Fire. The Eaton Fire has claimed at least five lives and is at 0% containment as of Thursday morning. The Palisades Fire is also at 0% containment. The Sunset Fire, which erupted near Hollywood Hills Wednesday night, appears to be under control, according to authorities who spoke to Fox News.