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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.
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