Los Angeles Wildfires Fully Contained After Three Weeks of Devastation

The fires, which began on January 7, claimed 30 lives, displaced thousands, and caused up to $275 billion in damages.

The Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Los Angeles County burned over 150 square kilometers and destroyed more than 10,000 homes.
The fires, active for over three weeks, were officially declared 100% contained by firefighters on Friday, with evacuation orders lifted earlier this week.
An estimated $250 to $275 billion in economic losses has been attributed to the disaster, making it one of the costliest in U.S. history.
A study linked the fires to climate change, citing reduced precipitation, dried vegetation, and prolonged dangerous conditions due to Santa Ana winds.
Authorities announced a significant increase in police presence to prevent looting, with dozens of arrests already made during the evacuations.