Wildfires destroy thousands of homes in LA area - Thursday 4pm Team Coverage

Watch KTLA 5 News team coverage of the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire and Kenneth Fire from Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.

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[luke_]

The irony of living on the water and having everything burn down

[casiepierce]

Not only humans but animals too, this absolutely breaks my heart.

[hansonel]

This is absolutely devastating to see. The PCH in Malibu is iconic and a symbol of LA for not only locals but also people worldwide. Those buildings and businesses have been there since the 1940's - 50's.... now everything is gone in this iconic area of Malibu. So sad.

[tracyscott]

I’m 60 yes old. Except for the last 20 years, I was born, raised and am Cali girl. I’ve NEVER seen anything like this. EVER. GOD BLESS ALL

[CharleneEvenson]

I live in Quebec, Canada and I am feeling devastated for all those affected. Bless you all.

[RandomnessTube.]

Your health is your wealth everything else is a bonus never take anything for granted.

[NatMon-nn]

I am sorry for their loss. Most of them are suffering not only from material damage. They lost years of effort, memories, experiences, memories of family, friends. It is devastating to see these scenarios.

[FateFuryOracle]

Sending much love and prayers for peace to California. In our hearts - from Canada 🇨🇦

[corie]

Absolutely so very very sad. No words to describe this…I pray for all the first responders❤thank you for your continued support

[grunge_surf_witch_uk]

I’m Gen X from England love America and always wanted to visit seeing this is unbelievable so sad! So many people I follow from American and LA so sorry for everyone!! Sending love to you all! ❤

[virginiaviola]

Anywhere I see a burnt house with cars still in the driveway my heart sinks.

[BeautifulSky-mh]

Everything is temporary in this world. We came from dust and we go back to dust, and nothing we take with us when we leave this earthly world 🙏

[Oscar_Von_Doom]

Being born & raised in Los Angeles hope this is not Hawaii Electric fire incident, where investors started offering ridiculous numbers for the destroyed properties to prop up cheap housing.

[lennyharp]

I left Southern California when I joined the Army in 1974. I met and married a woman from greater Phoenix area and from 1977 have called that area home. My prayers are with all who suffered injury and loss of property in this catastrophic tragedy in the Los Angeles area!

[JennyVee-oz]

Who failed to have the underbrush cleared?
Who cut the funding for preventing forest fires?
Who failed to fill the existing reservoirs?
Who fired hundreds of good firefighters for not getting the jab?
Who failed to build new reservoirs?
Who diverted water to save a fish called smelt?
Who cut $18 million from the firefighting budget?
Who failed to make sure fire hydrants had water?
Who gave firefighting equipment away to Ukraine?
Who is responsible for the wanton destruction of Los Angeles?

Everyone knows who…. Incompetent, corrupt leftist politicians and appointed “officials.” Yeah, that’s who.

[wallacetuguru]

Houses in front of water burned... The irony.... They never installed fire pumps

[coldslawogbaby]

Shoutout the inmates who are at forefront with firefighters in these fires 🙏🏼

[Bowlingpba]

You need a different mask for what you are breathing there.

[safiaadvocate]

God bless LA, God bless the entire world

[asavarisalvi]

Largest Air force in world. Why can't they have lot more specially designed airplanes and helicopters for such events instead of using technology to attack other countries