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65% of Eaton Fire Contained, Damage Assessments Ongoing

1/17/2025

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Firefighters have made significant progress, containing 65% of the Eaton fire that has scorched 14,117 acres and destroyed 7,193 structures. With damage assessments nearly finished, urban search teams have conducted over 8,000 inspections. While cool temperatures and gentle winds provide a brief respite, dry weather is set to return on Monday, keeping the Angeles National Forest closed through Sunday.

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Story summary

Firefighters have made significant progress, containing 65% of the Eaton fire that has scorched 14,117 acres and destroyed 7,193 structures. With damage assessments nearly finished, urban search teams have conducted over 8,000 inspections. While cool temperatures and gentle winds provide a brief respite, dry weather is set to return on Monday, keeping the Angeles National Forest closed through Sunday.