The Eaton fire was reported starting on January 7, 2025 and contained on January 31, 2025. It destroyed approximately 14,021 acres of land and caused immense structural and financial damage in Altadena and Pasadena.                                        

2) Palisades Fire:                       

This fire coincided with the Eaton fire,starting on January 7 and ending by January 31. It destroyed as much as 23,448 acres of land and was also recorded to be one of the most hazardous and destructive fires in California history.

This fire began on the 9 of January and was contained on the 12. It was not very hazardous but still burned around 1,052 acres.

The Hughes fire started on January 22 and was contained on January 30. It burned near Castaic Lake and caused major evacuations but did not destroy much land or crops.

It was first reported on January 23 and was finally contained on January 30. It burned 6,625 acres in the Otay Mountain Wilderness.

There were many other fires in LA, sadly leading to several deaths, but these were the most destructive and historic fires in several years.

That was your update on the natural disasters in the world (specifically in California), coinciding all in January of 2025. The only way to prevent this from happening again is learning the most you can about its causes, consequences, and preventative measures.

A team of middle school students in Magellan has been  trying to support the people injured by these chaotic fires by hosting a donation drive for students like you. You can donate anything including the following:

Magellan is not the only way you can contribute. Ask a parent or guardian to help you make a change in the world!