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Los Angeles Wildfires Devastate Communities as Death Toll Reaches 24

Firefighters battle multiple blazes across Southern California with thousands displaced and worsening winds threatening progress.

  • The Palisades Fire, which began Tuesday, has burned over 23,700 acres, destroyed more than 5,300 buildings, and is only 13% contained.
  • The Eaton Fire, responsible for 16 deaths, has scorched over 14,000 acres and is among the most destructive wildfires in California's history.
  • Dangerous Santa Ana winds, forecast to persist through Wednesday, are complicating containment efforts and fueling the risk of new fires.
  • Over 105,000 residents remain under mandatory evacuation orders, with recovery and debris removal expected to take months.
  • Experts link the severity of the fires to climate change, citing prolonged drought, record dryness, and extreme weather conditions as contributing factors.
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