January 7: Palisades Fire began, followed by Eaton and Hurst Fires, prompting evacuations and destroying thousands of acres. January 9: Over 900 inmates helped fight fires and
January 10: Suspect arrested for arson; utility company investigated.
January 13: Fires burned 40,000 acres, destroyed 12,000 buildings, with 24 dead and 16 missing. Some celebrities evacuated, losing homes.