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Michelly Teixeira

Death Toll In LA Wildfires Climbs To Five As Hollywood Residents Are Forced To Evacuate

A firefighting helicopter flies above the Hollywood sign as the sky is engulfed in dark smoke from the many fires burning around the city, as seen from Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area in Los Angeles, on January 8, 2025. (Credit: Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty)

Los Angeles is continues to grapple with the most destructive wildfires in L.A., fueled by hurricane-strength winds that are scorching the city. At least five people have been killed and over 100,000 residents have been displaced, with billions in damages. Fires have burned more than 27,000 acres and destroyed or damaged 2,000 structures by Thursday morning, stretching emergency services to their limits. Overall, around 130,000 people are under evacuation orders across the county.

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