As bad as the immediate death tolls from the LA fires are now; the numbers will grow exponentially over time. Carcinogens from urban fires are laden with deadly toxic fumes from burning plastics; leading to respiratory failure in thousands of fire victims. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/01/indirect-death-toll-from-the-l-a-fires-may-end-up-in-the-thousands/