Death toll from Palisades and Eaton fires climbs to 24

The number of confirmed deaths from the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires jumped to 24 on Sunday evening.

Eight of these deaths are from the Palisades fire and 16 are from the Eaton fire in Altadena, according to a news release from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

Two of the victims have been officially identified by the county agency.

Victor Shaw, 66, died from smoke inhalation and thermal injuries at his Altadena home. Charles Mortimer, 84, of Pacific Palisades died in a hospital from a heart attack, smoke inhalation and thermal injuries.