Three fires broke out on January 7 across Los Angeles County, with 29 known deaths. 

Out of the three fires, the Palisades fire was the largest, covering 23,713 acres with a confirmed death toll of 12 and 98% contained as of January 31. The Eaton fire covered 14,117 acres and was entirely contained by January 31, it also has the largest death toll with 17 people confirmed. Hurst, the smallest fire of the three covered 799 acres and was completely contained by January 16. The percentage of containment is how much of the fire’s perimeter has been stopped from continuing to spread. 

According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, 9,413 structures were destroyed by the Eaton fire. Although greater in size, the Palisades fire destroyed 6,831 structures. 

Claudia Sheinbaum, current President of Mexico, sent 73 firefighters as aid. The firefighters were then trained in Riverside and were sent to the Palisades on Monday January 13. Canada also sent firefighters and equipment to California. Hayward has also sent aid, as have the counties of Alameda and Contra Costa according to an article by NBC. 

The Los Angeles County Website connects citizens with resources such as a relief portal for the different needs of first responders, medical aid, housing relief, education, small businesses and displaced workers. The website also links various other resources for 

An advisory for contamination of ocean water has also been issued to prevent people from swimming in water contaminated with ash and debris. The ash and debris could contain traces of arsenic, asbestos, and other metals. An article by Yale Climate Connections states that thousands of people may perish prematurely due to health complications caused by inhaling toxic smoke. The particles within the smoke could cause cardiovascular and respiratory damage due to exposure, or aggravate pre-existing conditions.