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California Los Angeles (LA) Wildfires Highlights: The death toll in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires has risen to 24, the LA County Medical Examiner confirmed Monday morning. As forecasters predict a return of strong winds this week, authorities warn that the toll is likely to rise, as per news agency Reuters . Firefighters continue to scramble to make headway with search and rescue operations against the blazes that have destroyed thousands of homes and left at least 16 people missing.
What is the current status of the fires? The Palisades fire has burned through 23,723 acres and is only 13 per cent contained, while the Eaton fire, near Pasadena, has scorched 14,117 acres and is 27 per cent contained. Authorities report that at least 24 people are still missing, and the scale of destruction across the region is vast, with more than 12,000 structures damaged. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to fast-track rebuilding by suspending environmental regulations. Recovery costs are estimated at $135–$150 billion over a decade, while strong winds forecasted this week threaten to worsen the crisis. So far, 29 people were arrested for curfew violations, burglary and looting in areas affected by the Eaton and Palisades Fires.
Some good news: Significant progress has been made on two three smaller fires. The Kenneth, Sunet and Lidia fires are now 100 per cent contained. The Kenneth Fire burned 1,052 acres across West Hills. The Lidia Fire burned 395 acres in Soledad Canyon road in Acton. The Sunset Fire, smallest of the fires, behind the iconic Hollywood sign, burned 43 acres.
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