At least 24 people dead as Southern California wildfires continue: officials
California authorities have confirmed that 24 have died as wildfires continue to rage around Los Angeles on Sunday. Meanwhile, Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing criticism for approving a budget that slashed $100 million in firefighting and fire prevention funding.
Marquez Charter Elementary who school was destroyed by fire in the Pacific Palisades on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
California authorities announced on Sunday that at least 24 people have died as a result of the recent wildfires.
16 people were killed in the Eaton Fire, while 8 others died in the Palisades Fire.
The previous figure was 16 deaths in total. According to the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner’s (DME) website, many of the decedents are John or Jane Does.
“The DME cannot confirm human remains until after the DME processes them at our facility,” the agency noted.
The number of deaths can be seen here.
Source: Santa Monica Police Department
Santa Monica police have arrested 10 attempted burglary suspects within Palisades Fire evacuation zones in Santa Monica since wildfires first began last week.
Six were in possession of burglary tools, the police department told Fox News on Sunday. None of those arrested live in Santa Monica.
On Sunday, police released mugshots of three of the suspects: Joshua Kaliel Love, 29; Miguel Angle Dorantes, 22; and Dominic Pachecomanga, 18.
Fox News’ Bill Melugin contributed to this report.
Former child star Rory Callum Sykes dead at 32. (X/ShelleySykes)
Former child actor Rory Callum Sykes died Wednesday, Jan. 8, a victim of the Palisades Fire, according to his mother, Shelley Sykes. He was 32.
Rory, an Australian actor who was born blind and with cerebral palsy, starred on the British television show “Kiddy Kapers.” In addition to his work in front of the camera, Rory also served as a motivational speaker and helped form the Happy Charity organization with his mom.
Sykes attempted to evacuate their Malibu home when the Palisades Fire ignited, only to have difficulty retrieving emergency services due to limited resources, including power.
Read the full article about Rory Sykes by Tracy Wright
