The Eaton fire's casualties have now increased to 18 after investigators discovered human remains in Altadena. This marks the first reported death from the Eaton fire east of Lake Avenue, where evacuation orders were delayed. The overall death toll from January's fire incidents in the area has reached 30, with fatalities attributed to both the Eaton and Palisades fires. Identification of the newly found remains is complex and may take time, as investigators utilize various scientific methods for confirmatory purposes.
The death toll from the Eaton fire increased to 18 following the discovery of human remains in Altadena, bringing total fatalities to 30 from recent firestorms.
Investigations revealed that this victim is the first recognized fatality from the Eaton fire located to the east of Lake Avenue, where evacuation orders were delayed.
Identification of the remains is a complex process, requiring dental and DNA comparisons, as well as reviews of medical records to determine the identity of the deceased.
The medical examiner emphasized that due to the rigorous methods used in these identification cases, there can be significant delays in confirming a decedent's identity.
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