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29th January 2025
A City Under Black Smoke: Updates On The California Wildfires - Empoword Journalism
Since 7th January, wildfires have spread across more than 45,000 acres of California.
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, the fires have killed at least 29 people, and 22 people are still missing. Tens of thousands have evacuated and are waiting to find out if their homes are still standing.
As of 28th January, the Palisades fire has covered 23,488 acres and is 95 per cent contained. The Eaton fire, which started soon after, has burned 14,021 acres, and the Hughes fire a furth...