Just over a week ago on Jan. 7., destructive Santa Ana winds fueled The Eaton Fire in a northeast area of the county near Pasadena and the Palisades Fire in the coastal community of Pacific Palisades

The Eaton and Palisades fires are now the two most destructive wildfires ever recorded in Southern California. Together, the fires have destroyed more than 12,000 structures and consumed nearly 60 square miles since they started on Jan. 7 in fierce Santa Ana wind conditions.

Nine of the fire victims died in the Palisades fire and 16 in the Eaton fire in Altadena, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner and Sheriff Robert Luna.

Containment grew on both the Eaton and the Palisades fires before anticipated dangerous winds started hitting the region. The Eaton fire, burning in Altadena and Pasadena, was 35% contained as of early Tuesday, Jan. 14, officials said, and the fire did not expand beyond the 14,117 acres reported burned as of Sunday.

Containment of the Palisades fire inched higher to 18% as of Tuesday evening, but gusty winds could challenge fire crews.

Coverage of the fires ravaging Altadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades and Pasadena, including stories about the devastation, issues firefighters faced and the weather.

More than 22,000 first responders are working to extinguish the deadly Palisades and Eaton wildfires while reacting quickly to new fires that emerge as Santa Ana winds return to Southern California. Below is the latest information on the major fires and key resources to assist wildfire victims and evacuees.

Containment of the Palisades fire inched higher to 17% as of Tuesday morning, but gusty winds could challenge fire crews.

As firefighters continue to battle the deadly and destructive Palisades and Eaton fires, their progress is largely measured through a containment percentage. As of Wednesday morning, that figure