As death toll climbs, 31 people remain missing as result Los Angeles wildfires

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Posted on 01/17/2025 7:40:29 AM PST by BenLurkin

In a news release, authorities said that as of Jan. 16, 43 missing persons cases have been reported to LASD’s Homicide Bureau Missing Persons Unit, 12 of whom have been found safe.

The deadly Eaton Fire in Altadena and Pasadena still has 24 active missing persons cases, while there are 7 active cases in connection with the Palisades Fire.

Authorities said that nine decedents reported missing have been located in structures destroyed in the Eaton Fire, with four recovered in structures destroyed in the Palisades Fire.

Another 16 structures associated with active missing persons cases have been searched by deputy personnel with cadaver dogs and search and rescue crews in which no individuals or remains were found.

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1 posted on 01/17/2025 7:40:29 AM PST by BenLurkin

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