(L.A.) Charles Mortimer, 84, Died From the Palisades Fire

Case Number: 2025-00521

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of an 84-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Charles Mortimer.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Acute Myocardial Infarction

Cause of Death B: Effects of Smoke Inhalation and Thermal Injuries

Other Significant Condition: Coronary Artery Atherosclerosis

RIP CHARLES MORTIMER (March 14, 1940 – January 8, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 4:16 p.m.

So far, there are 25 confirmed deaths from the Eaton and Palisades Fires. Only four have been named by the Department of Medical Examiner as of January 12. About half of the deceased are still John/Jane Doe’s.

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