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Los Angeles Wildfire Death Toll Rises to 31 After Human Remains Found

Investigators continue efforts to identify the newly discovered remains found in Altadena months after the January blazes.

Mehr als sechs Monate nach den verheerenden Bränden in Los Angeles ist eine weitere Leiche in den Trümmern gefunden worden. Damit stieg die Zahl der Todesopfer im Großraum der US-Metropole auf 31, wie die Behörden mitteilten.
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Overview

  • Human remains recovered in Altadena by county search teams have raised the confirmed wildfire death toll to 31.
  • County officials say the identity of the latest victim is still undetermined as forensic teams process the remains.
  • The January infernos in Pacific Palisades and near Pasadena destroyed over 16,000 structures as Santa Ana winds drove the flames.
  • Follow-up storms in late January quelled the blazes but caused hazardous floods and mudslides in burn-scarred hillsides.
  • Ongoing investigations, lawsuits against Southern California Edison, and billions in aid requests highlight the drive for accountability and recovery.