After decimating neighborhoods in Altadena, the Eaton Fire has now become one of the deadliest in California history.​

Los Angeles County is facing "critical fire conditions" after firefighters have for days battled deadly wildfires that have razed entire neighborhoods, and the situation is expected to worsen this week.

The death toll in connection with wildfires burning in Los Angeles County has risen to 24, according to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner.

The Eaton fire continues to burn in the Altadena area below the Angeles National Forest Sunday, with 16 deaths reported in the Eaton Canyon area.

The Los Angeles County medical examiner said on Sunday the death toll has risen to 16 in connection with the Eaton Fire, which has devastated the Altadena area. That was up from 11 a day earlier. The Eaton Fire,

An electrical tower in Eaton Canyon is being investigated as the possible origin of the deadly fire that shares its name. According to the Los Angeles Times, investigators from CalFire are looking at an electrical transmission tower where the first flames from the Eaton Fire were reportedly spotted.

Investigators looking into the cause of the devastating Eaton fire have been studying the site around an electrical tower in Eaton Canton. Residents took photos of the early moments of the fire and believe it started there.