6 months later: What we know so far about Palisades, Eaton fires and status of the recovery

Six months after unprecedented twin fires tore through the Pacific Palisades near Malibu and Eaton Canyon, rapidly burning homes in Pasadena and destroying 70% of Altadena, the cleanup process has been rapid but rebuilding has been slowed by insurance and financial issues.

The recovery from the fires is an evolving saga that changes by the day. But here’s a brisk overview of what we know at this milestone:

The Scope: Among state’s worst ever

Even six months later, the scale of the fires is mind-boggling.