Reported about 18 hours ago
Los Angeles is grappling with destructive wildfires that have claimed at least five lives, forced nearly 180,000 evacuations, and destroyed thousands of structures. As firefighters face challenging conditions with high winds, two major blazes remain uncontrolled, particularly affecting Pasadena and Pacific Palisades. The disaster, which has burned over 29,000 acres, is expected to result in significant economic losses estimated between $52 billion and $57 billion, while air and water quality have deteriorated in affected areas. Authorities are conducting investigations into the fires’ causes amidst ongoing emergency efforts.
Source: YAHOO