The dangerously high winds predicted for Tuesday and Wednesday were milder than expected, giving firefighters and residents a much-needed bit of good news in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, though fire danger in those areas remains critical. At press time Thursday the death toll from the wildfires had risen to 25, the Palisades Fire had burned 23,713 acres and was 22% contained, and the Eaton Fire in Altadena had consumed 14,117 acres and was at 55% containment. Photo/by Jhovany Quiroz