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How to check if your home was damaged or lost in the Eaton and Palisades fires
An aerial view of beachfront homes that burned in the Palisades Fire in Malibu on Jan. 15, 2025.
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People impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires can now search damage assessment maps for their home or other address.
These maps are preliminary and will be updated daily as more areas are inspected, according to L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone.
The red icon means destroyed, orange is major damage, yellow is minor damage, green is affected but with even less damage, and black means no damage.
“If there is not a color icon on your address, it means the building has not yet been inspected,” Marrone said Monday morning.
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Eaton Fire
More than 8,600 structures were lost in the Eaton Fire. Officials said about 70% of damage inspections have been completed as of Thursday afternoon.
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The following map is provided by L.A. County — you can also access the maps on the county site via the link below.
You can find L.A. County's recovery information here.
You can find Altadena's recovery information here.
Pasadena has also provided a damage map. You can find that below or view on the city's website.
Palisades Fire
More than 5,300 structures are believed to be damaged or destroyed in the Palisades Fire.
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The following map is provided by L.A. County — you can also access the maps on the county site via the link below.
You can find L.A. County's recovery information here.
Do you have a question about the wildfires or fire recovery?
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Fire resources and tips
If you have to evacuate:
- Why fire officials don't want you to stay and defend your home
- How to get packed up
- How to leave your house
- What evacuation terms mean and how to sign up for alerts
Navigating fire conditions:
- How to drive in high winds and fire danger
- How to prep for power outages
- How to navigate poor air quality
How to help yourself and others:
- Resources for fire victims, evacuees and first responders
- If you want to help fire victims, resist the urge to volunteer
- How to help find lost pets
How to start the recovery process:
- What to do — and not do — when you get home after a wildfire
- How to make an insurance claim
- How to safely clean up wildfire ash
What to do for your kids:
- How to talk to children about wildfires and losing a home
- What parents should know about wildfire air quality
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