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Los Angeles Wildfires Destroy Homes and Displace Thousands

The Palisades Fire has burned over 17,000 acres, destroyed 1,000 buildings, and claimed six lives, with celebrities like Bella Hadid and Dua Lipa sharing personal losses.

  • The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles has burned more than 17,234 acres, destroyed over 1,000 buildings, and remains entirely uncontained, making it the most devastating wildfire in the city's history.
  • At least six people have died, and nearly 180,000 residents have been forced to evacuate their homes, with the total number of casualties still uncertain.
  • Supermodel Bella Hadid shared emotional posts about losing her childhood Malibu home, expressing devastation and pledging to raise funds for affected communities.
  • Singer Dua Lipa also evacuated Los Angeles, describing the situation as terrifying and encouraging donations to shelters housing displaced residents.
  • President Joe Biden announced federal support to cover the costs of emergency measures in Southern California for six months, deploying resources like firefighters, aircraft, and military personnel to combat the fires.
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