The widespread destruction caused by the Eaton and the Palisades fires have led Cal Fire to rank them as the first and second-most destructive fires in Southern California, respectively.
The Eaton Fire has taken the position of the most destructive and deadly fire in Southern California history, according to CalFire. The fire has burned over 14,000 acres and 7,000 structures, according to the agency’s count. It has killed 17 people, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office.
The Palisades Fire ranks as the second-most destructive fire in Southern California history, with more than 23,000 acres and 5,000 structures burned. The county medical examiner’s office has confirmed the Palisades Fire has killed at least eight people.
The previous record for the most deadly and destructive fire in Southern California was the Cedar Fire in October 2003. This fire burned nearly 3,000 structures and killed 15 people in San Diego County.
