On January 10, 2025, President Joe Biden addressed the devastating wildfires in California, which have resulted in the evacuation of over 180,000 individuals. This incident marks one of the worst fire outbreaks in the state's history.
Authorities have expressed growing concerns about looting and have implemented a nighttime curfew to ensure public safety. The Los Angeles coroner's office reported that they have received information about ten victims of the fires, with identification processes currently underway.
Previously, city officials had confirmed at least five fatalities, but with the situation worsening, the death toll may rise. Since Tuesday, five significant fires have been raging in the suburbs of Los Angeles, exacerbated by strong winds.
According to firefighting officials, a total of 14,160 hectares of land have been destroyed as of Friday. The damages are estimated between $135 billion and $150 billion, as reported by AccuWeather.
More than 180,000 people, including several Hollywood stars and other prominent figures living in the affluent area, have been forced to evacuate their homes. The largest fire has occurred in the wealthy Pacific Palisades neighborhood, affecting approximately 8,000 hectares.
Initial progress has been made in combating the fires, with six percent of the affected area in Pacific Palisades now under control. Millions have been impacted by the fires in Los Angeles, leading to school closures and power outages for hundreds of families in the city and surrounding regions.