Palisades, Eaton, And Hurst Fires Burn Area Larger Than Paris

satellite image Eaton Fire wildfire

The recent wildfires in Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst have collectively burned approximately 38,629 acres as of 2:30 a.m. ET, based on data from Cal Fire. To put this into perspective, this area is equivalent to about 60 square miles of land.

Comparing this vast expanse of burned land to the city of Paris, which spans 40 square miles, highlights the magnitude of the devastation caused by these fires. The fires have consumed an area larger than the capital of France, emphasizing the scale of the destruction.

Equivalent to 60 square miles of land consumed by the fires.

38,629 acres burned in Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst wildfires.

Area burned larger than the city of Paris, which spans 40 square miles.

Specifically, the Palisades Fire alone has scorched around 37 square miles, equivalent to 23,713 acres, as reported by Cal Fire. This particular fire is rapidly approaching the size of Paris, underscoring the severity of the situation.