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Officials report Eaton and Palisades wildfires largely contained; repopulation timeline remains uncertain
Summary
Los Angeles County and city fire officials gave updates on the Eaton and Palisades fires, reporting containment percentages, personnel assigned and a continuing timeline for repopulation as weather and safety assessments continue.
Anthony Maroney, fire chief of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department, said the Eaton Fire “remains estimated at 14,117 acres with 55% containment,” and that “over 7,000 structures are damaged or destroyed, and we have 3,404 firefighting personnel assigned to the incident.”
The Palisades fire, reported by the LA City Fire Chief, is 23,713 acres with 22% containment and 5,032 personnel assigned, officials said. Jeremy Guinean, deputy chief incident commander, said there has been “little to no fire growth” in the last 24 hours except for several interior pockets in the Palisades area that continue to burn.
The updates matter because containment, fuel conditions and shifting winds all affect when authorities can safely allow residents to return to evacuated areas. Chief Maroney and city and county partners said repopulation will not occur until areas are declared safe after coordinated checks by fire, public works, utilities and environmental teams.
Fire operations and personnel: County and city fire leaders emphasized continuous firefighting and support efforts. Maroney said firefighters are working “24/7 to achieve full containment” and that department staffing is being reset so personnel can get rest and recovery after extended deployments. Guinean said crews continue to strengthen fire perimeters, coordinate infrastructure repairs and preposition resources, including a mobilization center in Riverside County at Beaumont.
Weather and fire risk: Officials warned that a limited red flag warning remained in effect through midafternoon for the Santa Susana Mountains, the Western San Gabriel Mountains and the I‑5 corridor, and that a moderate red flag event is predicted for the coming Monday and Tuesday. LA City Fire Chief urged residents to prepare defensible space and reminded the public that flying embers can spread fire more than a mile.
Repopulation and readiness: Officials repeatedly declined to give a firm date for repopulation. Maroney said some evacuated areas “will not occur for at least 1 more week for the areas that are deemed safe,” and the city fire chief said infrastructure repairs, hazardous‑materials screening and utility work must be completed before residents can return.
For continuing updates, officials pointed the public to recovery.lacounty.gov and fire.ca.gov.
Ending: Fire leaders said containment and repair work are ongoing and urged patience from residents as teams complete hazardous‑materials removal, utility assessments and infrastructure repairs needed for safe repopulation.
