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    Home » Los Angeles Wildfires Fully Contained After Three Weeks Of Destruction, Death Toll Nears 30
    2 Mins ReadFebruary 1, 2025

    Los Angeles Wildfires Fully Contained After Three Weeks Of Destruction, Death Toll Nears 30

    By Amina MohammedFebruary 1, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    The devastating Palisades and Eaton wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles County for over three weeks were officially declared fully contained today. The blazes, which began on January 7th, have claimed at least 30 lives, displaced thousands, and caused massive property damage.

    The fires scorched more than 37,000 acres, destroying over 10,000 homes across affluent areas like Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and Altadena. Early estimates put the total economic damage between $250 billion and $275 billion.

    California’s Cal Fire announced today that both fires are now 100% contained, signaling that their perimeters are completely under control. Evacuation orders had been lifted days earlier, and the fires no longer posed a significant threat.

    While the exact cause of the fires remains under investigation, experts have pointed to human-driven climate change as a major factor. A recent study revealed that the conditions fueling the fires were 35% more likely to occur due to global warming, which has intensified drought conditions and increased the frequency of powerful Santa Ana winds.

    Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass offered a statement, focusing on recovery efforts: “Our priority is getting people back to their homes as quickly and safely as possible,” she said. “We’re working to ensure the Palisades is safe for residents returning to their properties.”

    Police Chief Jim McDonnell added that law enforcement presence in the affected areas will be significantly increased, with staffing levels more than 10 times higher than before the fires.

    As the region begins to rebuild, the scope of the damage remains immense, and recovery efforts will take time to address the widespread destruction caused by one of the worst wildfire disasters in the city’s history.

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