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
Five wildfires fueled by dry conditions and strong winds have burned through 29,000 acres of land around Los Angeles since Tuesday.
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.
LA mayor says winds and drought created 'perfect storm', while official hits out at looters
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LA fires updates: Sports teams, athletes and games affected by Los Angeles wildfires
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LA water and power officials are highest-paid city employees
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California fires live updates: Palisades Fire one of most destructive in LA history
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Lack of water is hampering LA fire battle. Why not use ocean water to fight fires?
With Southern California ablaze, the lack of water leaves many wondering, why not use ocean water to combat fires?
Five images that explain why the LA fires spread so fast
From more vegetation to flying embers, the BBC Earth team look at why the fires in LA have been so intense and why they've ...
Latest: LA wildfires torch the city for a third day, 27,000 acres burn unchecked
Multiple major fires are tearing through parts of the Los Angeles area, with 5 dead and over a thousand buildings destroyed.
Cameron Mathison speaks out after losing home in LA fire
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Flashback: Rogan warned last summer about a future wildfire ‘burning through LA all the way to the ocean'
Podcaster Joe Rogan warned of a future fire decimating Los Angeles just six months prior to fires currently breaking out in ...
The LA wildfires are ripping through the celebrity-packed Pacific Palisades. Here's which stars have lost homes.
"Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill was among the thousands who evacuated Los Angeles. Other stars, including Paris Hilton and ...
LA Times Today: Pasadena Humane Society takes in hundreds of pets among fire evacuations
More than 155,000 people have been forced to flee their homes as the fires continue to burn. Many of those people have pets ...