Wildfires in Los Angeles Area

• A growing force of firefighters has moved into the Los Angeles area as powerful winds are expected to trigger new
  wildfires.
• The National Weather Service warns that severe fire conditions will last through Wednesday, with wind gusts reaching
  65 mph (105 kph).
• Four fires have burned over 62 square miles (160 square kilometers), roughly three times the size of Manhattan.
• At least 24 people have been killed and 16 are missing in the fires.

Death Toll

• The death toll has surged to at least 25, with 8 victims identified by the medical examiner.
• Additional victims include a hang-glider pilot, an Australian child actor, and several elderly residents who refused
  to evacuate their homes.
• Search and recovery operations are ongoing, but the process is slow due to safety challenges and widespread
  devastation.

Fire Containment

• Firefighters have made progress in containing two of the largest fires, the Eaton Fire and the Palisades Fire.
• The Eaton Fire is roughly one-third contained, while the Palisades Fire is 13% contained.

Community Efforts

• A group of artists, musicians, and friends in Topanga Canyon banded together to help prevent new fires from breaking
  out by turning off gas lines and propane tanks.

Fire Statistics

• The ongoing fire siege is among the deadliest in California history.
• The state’s deadliest wildfire remains the Camp Fire, which killed at least 85 people in 2018.

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