Wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles County, claiming 25 lives and displacing tens of thousands. As emergency responders fight the flames, authorities have made 50 arrests for crimes such as looting and arson.
The wildfires burning across Los Angeles County have become one of the most destructive in the region’s history, with at least 25 confirmed deaths and nearly 30 people still missing. The fires have scorched over 115 square kilometers of land, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds reaching speeds of up to 80 kmph. Thousands of homes have been destroyed, and 88,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate, with another 84,000 on high alert.
The blazes have caused widespread damage, with the Eaton and Palisades Fires standing out as the most catastrophic. The Eaton Fire has burned over 56 square kilometers, destroying 7,000 structures and claiming 17 lives. The Palisades Fire has ravaged 93 square kilometers, destroying 5,000 buildings and causing at least 8 deaths. These two fires now rank as the most destructive in Southern California's history, surpassing the Cedar Fire of 2003.
Emergency crews continue to battle the flames, with over 8,000 firefighters working across the region, aided by teams from the U.S. and abroad. While there was some brief relief on Tuesday with lighter winds, conditions remain perilous, and forecasters are warning of the potential for stronger winds that could reignite the fires. Nearly 90,000 households have been left without power, as utilities shut off electricity to prevent additional sparks.
In addition to the growing humanitarian crisis, authorities are facing criminal activity in the affected areas. Police have announced roughly 50 arrests for crimes including looting, flying drones in fire zones, and violating curfews. The cause of the wildfires is still under investigation, but the intense heat and dry conditions have made firefighting efforts particularly challenging.
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