As the death toll from wildfires in Los Angeles County climbs to 27, officials with the sheriff’s department announced that 31 active missing persons cases remain under investigation. In a news release,

The number of people who have died in the Eaton and Palisades fires could rise. More than 30 people are still missing.

A look at the people killed by Eaton, Palisades fires Some died protecting loved ones. Some died trying to protect their home with a garden hose. Some died

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is working to locate and identify dozens of missing persons from the Eaton and Palisades fire zones. The department is releasing bulletins to the public with information and photos of the active cases.