Wildfires ravage Los Angeles, destroying thousands of homes and claiming 10 lives as crews battle uncontained blazes. Damages soar to $50 billion, with arson suspected in one major fire.
Nearly a half-dozen wildfires have devastated Los Angeles communities, destroying thousands of homes and claiming 10 lives as of Thursday evening.
Authorities discovered the remains of two victims of the Palisades Fire, with more casualties anticipated as search teams and cadaver dogs examine vast debris sites across the city. Identification and next-of-kin notifications are pending, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.
The Kenneth Fire, reported Thursday afternoon near the Los Angeles-Ventura County border, has rapidly expanded to 960 acres, making it the third-largest blaze. The Palisades Fire, the first to ignite on Tuesday, remains the largest, scorching nearly 20,000 acres, while the Eaton Fire, which started later, has ravaged 13,690 acres in Altadena and surrounding areas.
Containment efforts have seen mixed results. The Palisades Fire is now 6% contained, while the Kenneth and Eaton fires remain uncontained. Firefighters have made progress on smaller blazes, bringing the Hurst Fire to 10% containment and the Lidia Fire to 60%.
Combined, the Palisades and Eaton fires have destroyed or damaged approximately 9,000 structures, including homes, businesses, and mobile units, according to the Los Angeles Times. These fires are now the most expensive in California's history, with JP Morgan estimating economic losses nearing $50 billion, including insured losses exceeding $20 billion.
An arson investigation has been launched into the Kenneth Fire, which began in Woodland Hills and has spread over 800 acres. A suspect was detained shortly after the blaze started, but the motive and cause remain unclear. Police are treating the Victory Trailhead, where the fire ignited, as a crime scene.
A wildfire in northern LA County, the Hughes Fire, has burned over 9,000 acres, forcing mass evacuations as firefighters battle the uncontained blaze spreading rapidly.
Wildfires devastate Los Angeles: Thousands displaced, 12,000+ structures damaged, and $250B+ in losses as officials work to restore safety and begin recovery.
Wildfires in Southern California have claimed 27 lives since January 7, leaving thousands of homes destroyed and causing widespread devastation. The Eaton Fire is now the deadliest in the region’s history, with recovery efforts underway.
Wildfires in Los Angeles have devastated entire neighborhoods, with thousands of structures damaged or destroyed. Over 6,700 buildings have been impacted by the Eaton Fire alone, while hotels provide shelter for evacuees. The crisis is also straining Southern California’s housing market.
Southern California is reeling from the largest wildfires in Los Angeles County's history, with over $50 billion in damages and more than 5,000 structures destroyed. As insurance options dwindle and rebuilding costs soar, residents face tough choices.
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Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan are close to finalizing their border agreement, with only technical issues remaining. The deal aims to resolve long-standing disputes over roads, water resources, and territorial claims.
Kazakhstan’s parliament is debating a proposed foreign agent law that would require media and NGOs receiving foreign funding to disclose their sources, sparking controversy over transparency and influence.
The UN warns that over a million Afghan refugees in Pakistan face worsening conditions as U.S. aid cuts threaten critical services, including healthcare, amid urgent calls for international support.
Armenian and Indian top defence officials have explored opportunities to step up military cooperation between the two nations.
Kazakhstan and Tajikistan are strengthening their economic ties, with both countries aiming to boost trade to $2 billion.
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