The death toll from the Palisades and Eaton Fires has risen from 16 to 24, according to an updated report released by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner on Sunday evening.
The majority of the fatalities, 16 in total, occurred in the Eaton Fire, while the remaining eight victims lost their lives in the Palisades Fire.
As of the latest update, only two of the victims have been officially identified. However, at least eight of the victims have been confirmed through public reports and by local authorities.
The update provided additional details on the locations of the victims, stating that 16 individuals died in Altadena, four in Malibu, one in Pacific Palisades, one in Palisades, one in Topanga, and one additional death was recorded in a hospital, though the specific location was not given.
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