Los Angeles(Thechieftainspear) – The death toll from the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County has risen to 30 after authorities confirmed the discovery of human remains in Altadena.
On April 2, the L.A. County Medical Examiner’s Special Operations Response Team responded to reports of remains found on the 900 block of Boston Street. Officials later determined them to be human, though the identity has yet to be released.
The Eaton Fire has now claimed 18 lives, while the Palisades Fire has resulted in 12 fatalities.
The fires erupted on Jan. 7, spreading rapidly and leaving behind a path of destruction. The Palisades Fire scorched 23,707 acres, destroying 6,833 structures, while the Eaton Fire burned through 14,021 acres and leveled 9,413 structures, according to Cal Fire. Thousands of residents were forced to evacuate, and major roads, including sections of the Pacific Coast Highway, were temporarily shut down.
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Recovery efforts are ongoing as affected communities work to rebuild homes and businesses. The causes of both wildfires remain under investigation.
Southern California Edison is facing legal scrutiny over the Eaton Fire, with more than 600 residents filing lawsuits alleging the utility company played a role in sparking the blaze. Some evidence, including video footage, reportedly shows flames igniting beneath a transmission tower when the fire started. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is currently investigating the fire’s origin.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is leading the inquiry into the cause of the Palisades Fire.
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