According to the latest reports, as of January 13, 2025, the death toll due to the Hill Fire has risen to 24 in Los Angeles County, USA.
The mountain fire, which has been burning since January 7, has been raging across California, causing heavy casualties and property damage.
The speed of spread and destructive power of the hill fires have aroused widespread concern. In addition to natural factors, some public opinion pointed out that the local government in the management of the inadequacy of the fire is also difficult to control an important reason.
Los Angeles County, east and west of the “Palisades” and “Eaton” two fires continue to burn, over the fire area of 95.7 square kilometers and 57.1 square kilometers.
In addition to the loss of life, the hill fire also caused significant property damage. Approximately 29,000 acres of land and 10,000 homes, among other structures, were reportedly destroyed. Multiple critical infrastructures in Los Angeles, including sewer, electrical, and transportation systems, also suffered severe damage. Air pollution in the Los Angeles area was so severe due to the smoke and ash that several school districts declared school closures.
The disaster also affected the cultural and entertainment industries in Los Angeles. Oscar nominations scheduled to be announced on January 17 were delayed by two days due to the fires, and Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk announced on January 8 that they were suspending operations, shutting down many television and film production facilities.
The hill fires not only had a huge impact on the Los Angeles area, but also sparked national and international attention and discussion on natural disaster response and climate change.