The LA fires death toll so far as blazes expected to ‘pick up again this week’

The death toll from the fires around LA has increased further, and warnings have stated the blazes are expected to pick up again, going into another week. Crews across California are trying to control wildfires, with weather conditions set to worsen.

Fires across Palisades and Eaton continue to rage through southern California, with fierce winds set to return. It is feared these winds will fan the fires even further. According to The Guardian, some of the fires are less than 30 per cent contained as it stands.

Since last week, there has been destruction to local communities, iconic landmarks, and hundreds of million dollar homes – some owned by A-list celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Leighton Meester. Now, it’s been warned the fires could worsen with weather conditions changing in the area. The National Weather Service has anticipated winds of up to 30 to 50mph in coastal areas, and up to 70mph in the mountains of LA and Ventura counties.

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What is the death toll from the LA fires?

As of Monday 13th January, a medical examiner has confirmed the death toll as 24 people. The medical examiner has released a document sharing the figures. It stated eight of the dead were found in the Palisades fire zone, and 16 in the Eaton fire zone.

The fires started just under a week ago, and have caused mass destruction. The blazes have burned through 40,000 acres since last Tuesday. It’s been confirmed more than 10,000 buildings in the areas have been damaged. 150,000 people remain under evacuation warning.

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According to Sky News, the latest on the wild fires is that the Palisades fire is 13 per cent contained, Eaton fire is 27 per cent contained and the Hurst fire is 89 per cent contained. It’s been reported by Cal Fire the total area burned by the fires is now bigger than the city of Paris.

The windy conditions are expected for the next three days. Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said: “We are prepared for the upcoming wind event.”

This news story is updating. The Tab will have more updates as it develops. Featured image via Daniel A Anderson/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock.