Los Angeles Implements Nighttime Curfew in Fire Zones to Curb 'Despicable' Looting

An Altadena neighborhood ravaged by the Eaton Fire. (Credit: Courtesy/María Flores)

To protect communities from looters exploiting wildfire devastation, Los Angeles County officials imposed a nighttime curfew. Announced Thursday, the 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew targets areas hardest hit by the Palisades and Eaton fires to prevent further victimization.

While officials hoped to implement the curfew by Thursday night they confirmed it would be enacted Friday.