Los Angeles Wildfires Claim 16 Lives as Flames Continue to Spread
Firefighters face worsening winds and low containment on major blazes threatening iconic landmarks and densely populated areas.
- The death toll from Los Angeles wildfires has risen to 16, with officials warning the number may increase as search efforts continue.
- The Palisades Fire, the largest and most destructive in the city's history, has burned over 23,000 acres and is only 11% contained.
- More than 150,000 residents are under evacuation orders, with fires threatening the UCLA campus, J. Paul Getty Museum, and Hollywood Hills.
- Strong Santa Ana winds, forecasted to return Monday, pose a significant challenge to containment efforts as firefighters battle on multiple fronts.
- Economic losses from the wildfires are estimated between $135 billion and $150 billion, making them among the costliest in U.S. history.





























































































































































































































































































































