California Fires Updates: Friday, Jan. 17

Residents across Los Angeles County face a long road to recovery after fires left communities devastated. Here's the latest on the Eaton and Palisades fires.

3 Altadena Mountain Rescue members lose homes in Eaton Fire

The members of the Altadena Mountain Rescue continue to help fire victims, even after they've lost everything.

Dirt bike riders lead 30 min police chase
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Two dirt bike riders at the center of a police chase called up at least a dozen others to join the ride.

Dozen of riders join police chase
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Two dirt bike riders wanted in a police chase called up at least a dozen others to join the ride in Los Angeles.

San Jose State graduate hailed a hero, credited for saving lives in Eaton Fire in LA County

A 24-year-old climatologist who graduated from San Jose State University is being credited for saving lives when the fire erupted in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County. 

Rebecca Grossman avoids expedited civil trial in court

Grossman Burn Foundation co-founder Rebecca Grossman was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for fatally striking two young boys crossing a Westlake Village street with their family.

LA wildfires Thursday morning update
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Officials provided an update on the fires burning in LA County, as well as recovery efforts, on the morning of Thursday, Jan. 16.

Bass: ?Hoping to see a light at the end of the tunnel?
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Los Angeles Karen Bass thanked first responders during Thursday morning's briefing, and also spoke rebuilding efforts.

California Fires Updates: Thursday, Jan. 16

The focus has now shifted to recovery after the red flag warnings expired for most of Los Angeles County.

LA County Sheriff Luna's Thursday morning update
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Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna provided an update on his department's efforts amid the ongoing wildfires burning in the county.

LAFD Chief: ?This will take time?
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Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley asked for residents to stay patient and that the recovery efforts will take time.

LA Co. Fire Chief shares when evacuees can return home
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Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said it'll be at least another week before some evacuees will be able to return home. Santa Ana winds were expected to re-enter the forecast early next week.

Palisades Fire: $2M home spared by flames splits in 2 amid mudslide

Online data indicates the 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home sold a few years ago for close to $2 million and rented for $14,000 a month.

Pacific Palisades home splits in half
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After being untouched by the Palisades Fire, a home split in half due to a mudslide.

Devastation of the LA wildfires
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As crews continue battling the Eaton and Palisades fires, families have been heartbroken to see their destroyed communities.

Pasadena church providing relief to Eaton Fire victims
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New Revelation Missionary Baptist Church has teamed up with the Urban League to help those devastated by the Eaton Fire.