How much Destruction Has the California Fire Caused

On 7th January 2025 Palisades fire started around 10:30 AM in Pacific Palisades.

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Palisades fire reached LA on 9 January around 2:40 pm local time.

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As of today Palisades fire has burned 20,000 acres, and more than 4000 structures.

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Palisades fire killed 6 people as of 9 Jan. and forced 180,000 people out of their homes in LA.

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Powerful winds and dry conditions of California sparked at least five fires.

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Palisades fire of 2025 is the most destructive fire in LA's history.

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More than $52B of damages was caused by California fires as of 9 Jan.

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