earthlingApr 24

Los Angeles on Fire

The Palisades fire ravages a neighbourhood amid high winds. The Los Angeles blazes inflicted between $28bn (£21bn) and $53.8bn (£40bn) in property damage, disrupting thousands of local businesses. Los Angeles, California, United States, 7 January 2025.

Photograph: Ethan Swope, for Associated Press/World Press Photo 2026

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Severe drought and 100mph winds fuelled 14 devastating wildfires across LA, destroying over 18,000 buildings and displacing 200,000 residents. While officials reported 31 direct fatalities, public health studies estimate 440 excess deaths linked to toxic smoke and disrupted medical care.

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Apr 24 at 3:10amWeb