Forest Fires in California: Death Toll Rises to 27

los angeles, california - The death toll in the ongoing forest fires in Los Angeles, California, has risen to 27 with 26 people reported missing.

Forest Fires in California

The forest fires in Los Angeles, California, have resulted in 27 fatalities and 26 people missing. The Eaton fire claimed 17 lives, while the Palisades fire took 10 lives. The Palisades fire has destroyed over 23,000 acres and 5,000 structures, with 22% containment. The Eaton fire has burned more than 14,000 acres and 7,000 structures, with 55% containment. About 82,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders, while 90,000 are under evacuation warnings. The fires have impacted the education of nearly 29,824 students, leading to the closure of 33 schools and damage to 10 school campuses.