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Wildfires in the Los Angeles region have persisted into a fourth day, resulting in at least ten fatalities and prompting the evacuation of approximately 180,000 residents. The blazes have devastated more than 10,000 structures. Initial assessments indicate potential damages and economic losses could reach as high as $150 billion.
Five fires are currently active in the LA County area. The most extensive, the Palisades Fire, has burned 20,000 acres and is described by the LA fire chief as among the most destructive blazes in the city’s history. Meanwhile, the Eaton Fire’s impact extends over 14,000 acres. The Kenneth and Hidden Hills fires are newer and expanded overnight.
