From January 7 to January 31, 2025, Southern California experienced one of the most destructive wildfire outbreaks in recent memory. Two major blazes—the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades and the Eaton Fire in the Altadena and Pasadena areas—caused widespread destruction across Los Angeles County and surrounding regions. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), United States Geological Survey (USGS), and Los Angeles County emergency management records, these fires together burned nearly 57,000 acres. Continue reading…
