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The cost of the Los Angeles wildfires' damage could be at least $250 billion. Here's who pays the bills.
With high property values, catastrophic damage, and lost economic activity, the Los Angeles wildfires could cost up to $275 billion. Here's who pays.
How Dangerous Winds Fuel Los Angeles Wildfires
Containing wildfires—never mind extinguishing them—in parched and windy conditions can be monstrously difficult. Dry vegetation is rocket fuel for blazes and wind both feeds the flames and spreads the embers. “The winds are like pointing an air blower at a fireplace,” says Gershunov, “except it’s not contained and it’s on a much larger scale.”
Tracking the damage and devastation from the Los Angeles wildfires in maps
The Palisades Fire has been the largest in terms of burned areas. The iconic Malibu restaurant Moonshadows was completely destroyed, as was the Palisades Branch Library. The Palisades Charter High School suffered extensive damage. Here’s an analysis of the building damage with what we know now:
How the Los Angeles wildfires can increase insurance rates for all Californians
The program guaranteeing fire insurance coverage for homeowners turned down by traditional companies, known as the California FAIR Plan​, could run out of money following the devastating destruction caused by the Palisades and Eaton fires.
What we know about the victims killed in the Los Angeles wildfires
A hang-gliding pilot, a father and son and a former child actor are among those who have died due to the Los Angeles area wildfires that started Jan. 7 and continue to ravage the area. At least 24 people have died as a result of the fires spreading across the Los Angeles area and the death toll is expected to rise.
What to know about the victims of the California wildfires
From a father and son to a former child star, learn about the lives tragically lost in the Los Angeles wildfires.
I lost my home to the Altadena wildfires. These are the logistics I never even considered until my entire neighborhood disappeared.
Gale Sinatra, a USC professor, lost her home in Altadena to the Eaton Fire. She's struggled to fill prescriptions and doesn't ...
Malibu woman, who was once homeless, fears being unhoused again in wake of wildfires
Malibu woman her husband, 5-year-old son and 11-month-old daughter are among many who fear the fate of being unhoused as the ...
The science behind the LA wildfires
Epic events like the Southern California wildfires do not have a singular cause. While we don’t yet know the official causes ...
Los Angeles wildfires live updates: An additional 84,000 people could be ordered to evacuate, officials warn
As firefighters around the Los Angeles area prepare for dry winds to potentially flare up new blazes, there are growing ...
'Biggest Loser' Trainer Dolvett Quince talks California's resiliency amidst devastating wildfires
Celebrity trainer Dolvett Quince talks about evacuating his home, California's resiliency and the hard working firefighters ...
California Wildfires: Drinking Water Warnings Issued After Inferno
Harmful and even cancer-causing chemicals can get into water supplies as reserves are depleted and infrastructure is damaged ...
Jay Leno serves hot meals to Los Angeles firefighters amid devastating wildfires: Watch
Amid the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, Jay Leno pitched in on relief efforts by serving hot meals to local firefighters.
Altadena couple among thousands dropped by insurance before wildfires
The couple have found temporary housing, but last September, they received a notice from their longtime insurance company ...