WILDFIRE UPDATE | 18 Victims Identified by Medical Examiner

WILDFIRE UPDATE | 18 Victims Identified by Medical Examiner

WILDFIRE UPDATE | 18 Victims Identified by Medical Examiner 150 150 Medical Examiner

January 24, 2025 - The County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner has positively identified 18 of the 28 victims of the Eaton and Palisades wildfires. The identification information is linked below.

MEDICAL EXAMINER CASE NUMBER FIRE APPROXIMATE LOCATION DATE (Death Pronounced) STATUS
2025-00521 Palisades Hospital Death 1/8/2025 https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00521
2025-00545 Eaton 3400 block of Monterosa Dr. in Altadena 1/8/2025 https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00545
2025-00546 Eaton 300 block of Alta Pine Dr. in Altadena 1/8/2025 https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00546
2025-00547 Palisades 20900 block of Pacific Coast Hwy in Malibu 1/9/2025 Unidentified Doe #19
2025-00561 Eaton 100 block of W. Terrace St. in Altadena 1/8/2025 https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00561
2025-00557 Palisades 20400 block of Roca Chica Dr. in Malibu 1/9/2025 https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00557
2025-00555 Palisades 15300 block of Friends St. in Pacific Palisades 1/9/2025 https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00555
2025-00564 Eaton 3200 block of Tonia Ave. in Altadena 1/9/2025 https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00564
2025-00585 Eaton 3200 block of Tonia Ave. in Altadena 1/9/2025 https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00585
2025-00586 Eaton 100 block of E. Las Flores Dr. in Altadena 1/9/2025 https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00586
2025-00595 Palisades 22100 block of Swenson Dr. in Topanga 1/9/2025 https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00595
2025-00621 Eaton 800 block of E. Sacramento St. in Altadena 1/10/2025 https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00621
2025-00674 Eaton 100 block of W. Terrace St. in Altadena 1/10/2025 Unidentified Doe #31
2025-00717 Eaton 3000 block of Krenz Ave. in Altadena 1/11/2025 Unidentified Doe #36
2025-00719 Eaton 200 block of Wapello St. in Altadena 1/11/2025 https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00719
2025-00725 Eaton 30 block W. Pine St. in Altadena 1/11/2025 https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00725
2025-00730 Palisades 1000 block of Glenhaven Dr. in Palisades 1/11/2025 https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00730
2025-00753 Palisades 23300 block of W. Paloma Blanca Dr. in Malibu 1/12/2025 https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00753
2025-00763 Eaton 500 block of E. Las Flores in Altadena 1/11/2025 https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00763
2025-00762 Eaton 80 block of W. Mariposa St. in Altadena 1/12/2025 Unidentified Doe #49
2025-00759 Palisades 1700 block of Rambla Pacifico St. in Malibu 1/12/2025 Unidentified Doe #44
2025-00760 Eaton 100 block of E. Las Flores Dr. in Altadena 1/12/2025 Unidentified Doe #37
2025-00768 Eaton 500 block of Punahou St. in Altadena 1/12/2025 Unidentified Doe #47
2025-00770 Eaton 2500 Marengo Ave. in Altadena 1/12/2025 Unidentified Doe #50
2025-00923 Palisades 600 block of Las Lomas Ave. in Pacific Palisades 1/14/2025 Unidentified Doe #54
2025-00979 Palisades 20900 block of Pacific Coast Hwy in Malibu 1/15/2025 https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-00979
2025-01001 Eaton 20 block of E. Palm St. in Altadena 1/15/2025 https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-01001
2025-01300 Palisades 20 block of Aloha Dr. in Pacific Palisades 1/20/2025 Unidentified Doe #63

It may take several weeks before the identification of the decedents is confirmed as the Department of Medical Examiner is relying on complex scientific methods of identification. These methods include dental record comparison, DNA comparison, medical records review, and use of radiographs to look for medical appliances and associated serial numbers. The DME uses dental records, medical records, and familial DNA associated with missing persons reports to compare to unidentified decedents and works with law enforcement agencies to gather information on suspected missing persons to conduct follow-up with families.

Case information will be available on our website once a decedent is identified and legal next of kin have been notified: Case Search – Medical Examiner.

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