U.S. history, wildfires and Los Angeles

Deadly LA wildfires to cost over $50 billion in damages, becoming one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history
The damage is expected to far exceed the $16 billion in economic losses from Maui's wildfires two years ago. Weather now accounts for almost all of the $320 billion in annual natural catastrophe damages worldwide.
Los Angeles wildfires could be costliest blaze in U.S. history
The wildfires wreaking devastation in the Los Angeles area could become the costliest blaze in U.S. history. The insured losses from this week’s fires may exceed $20 billion, according to estimates published by JPMorgan on Thursday.
Los Angeles Fire Damage Likely to Be Costliest in U.S. History
The Los Angeles wildfires are set to be the costliest in U.S. history, analysts said Thursday, as the first initial estimates of damage from the infernos soared with their unchecked spread. Total economic losses from the fires are now pegged at close to $50 billion,
LA fires could hit $50 billion or more in damages. They're shaping up to be the most expensive in state history.
"This is likely to end up being one of the most expensive wildfires in modern California history," said AccuWeather's chief meteorologist.
LA fires could cause over $50B in damages — making them the most expensive in California history
The devastating fires ripping across Los Angeles could cause more than $50 billion in damages – making them the most costly in state history, according to a report. Five wildfires are currently tearing through Santa Monica,
Los Angeles wildfire may have caused damage worth $57 billion, one of US' costliest disaster: Report
The Los Angeles wildfire is projected to be one of the costliest natural disasters in US history, with damages estimated between $52 billion and $57 billion.

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Los Angeles wildfires are still burning across the area — ripping through homes and lives: Latest updates
LA wildfires, including massive Palisades and Eaton fires, continue to devastate the region with zero containment, as ...
California wildfires live updates: 5 killed, Palisades Fire grows as Sunset Fire spreads through Hollywood Hills, 180,000 people evacuated
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Former Harrisburg resident flees California wildfires: ‘It’s an inferno’
The former Harrisburg resident evacuated with her husband, Shalom Staub, and their rescue dog, Ruppert, not knowing if they ...
L.A. Wildfires: Jeff Bridges And Mandy Moore Among Stars Who Lose Homes
Jeff Bridges, Paris Hilton, Mandy Moore and Billy Crystal are among the Hollywood stars to lose their homes to the Los ...
California wildfires maps show evacuations, power outages, air quality
Wildfires are tearing through thousands of acres in Los Angeles County in California, as strong Santa Ana winds stoke the ...
Photos: Before and after the California wildfires
Deadly wildfires in the Los Angeles area have sent tens of thousands scrambling for safety and decimated neighborhoods.
Trump Calls On Newsom To Resign; Republicans Blame DEI For Inability To Contain Wildfires
The finger-pointing at diversity and inclusion efforts is part of a broader push to blame liberal policies for the perception ...
California wildfires: Billy Crystal, Paris Hilton, Mandy Moore among celebrities who lost homes
As fire tears though the Los Angeles area, celebrities are among the many people impacted. Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and ...
Olympian Gary Hall Jr. Details Losing Home, Medals from LA Wildfires
Three-time United States Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr. said Wednesday that he lost his Pacific Palisades home and nearly all ...
How Santa Ana winds spread the L.A. wildfires
Multiple wildfires are currently raging through Los Angeles County, forcing evacuations and destroying neighborhoods. A long ...
Breaking Down the Controversy Over LA Mayor Karen Bass and the Wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing criticism for being out of the country when the devastating wildfires began to ravage ...