The Palisades Fire erupted on January 7, 2025, in Los Angeles, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds. It burned 23,448 acres, destroyed nearly 7,000 structures, and claimed 12 lives. Over 100,000 residents were evacuated before full containment on January 31. The fire ranks among the most destructive in Southern California’s history.
Vitaly Ataev Troshin, California Local News Fellowship
Ruslan Gurzhiy, Elena Kuznetsova, SlavicSac.com
