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LA Fires Fully Contained After Three Weeks of Destruction
- LA fires are now fully contained after three weeks.
- The fires destroyed over 10,000 homes and killed 30 people.
- Climate change made the fires 35% more likely.
Two massive wildfires that burned for over three weeks in Los Angeles have been fully contained, officials confirmed Friday.
The Palisades and Eaton fires, which started on January 7, were among the most destructive in the city’s history, killing about 30 people and displacing thousands.
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According to Cal Fire, the state’s firefighting agency, the fires burned more than 37,000 acres (150 square kilometers) and destroyed over 10,000 homes.
The estimated cost of damage and economic loss is between $250 billion and $275 billion, according to private meteorological firm AccuWeather.
Firefighters declared 100 percent containment of both fires on Friday, meaning their perimeters were completely under control. Evacuation orders had already been lifted, with no serious threats remaining.
The exact cause of the fires is still under investigation, but experts believe climate change played a significant role.
A recent study by climate scientists found that extreme drought and strong Santa Ana winds, made worse by global warming, increased the likelihood of such fires by approximately 35 percent.
The blazes ravaged affluent areas, including the Pacific Palisades and Malibu, as well as Altadena in Los Angeles County. Thousands of residents were forced to flee as flames consumed homes and businesses.
“Our recovery effort is based around getting people back home to rebuild as quickly and safely as possible,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. “We are making sure that the Palisades will be safe as residents access their properties.”
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Law enforcement presence in affected areas will increase dramatically to prevent looting and ensure safety, said Los Angeles police chief Jim McDonnell.
As residents begin returning, officials continue to assess long-term impacts and recovery efforts. The fires serve as yet another warning of the growing threat of climate change in California.
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