The deadly Eaton Fire in Altadena and Pasadena is 35% contained Wednesday while red flag warnings of critical fire danger will be in place over the burn area and much of SoCal through 6 p.m. with some areas under the alert until Thursday afternoon.

At least 16 people have died in the blaze, east of downtown Los Angeles. Officials expect the number to rise as the police make their way through devastated neighborhoods.