Los Angeles wildfires escalate to $57 billion disaster, threatening homes, health, and economy – Times of India

The Los Angeles wildfires have emerged as one of the most devastating natural disasters in US history, potentially becoming the country’s most expensive wildfire incident. Officials confirmed five fatalities and the destruction of over 1,000 structures as intense fires swept through the region. Residents evacuated from smoke-engulfed canyons and upscale neighbourhoods, known for their celebrity…

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Oscar nominations postponed; voting deadline extended amid Los Angeles wildfires | – Times of India

As the devastating wildfires sweep across Los Angeles leaving a trail of destruction behind, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced adjustments to the Oscars schedule.The voting for the Oscar nominations has reportedly been extended two days, states Variety. Voting for the nearly 10,000 Academy members opened on January 8 and was…

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Los Angeles wildfire: Satellite images, videos show intensity of blazes from sky – Times of India

Devastating wildfires swept across Los Angeles on Wednesday, forcing residents to make desperate escapes from their burning homes amidst intense winds and thick smoke clouds.A fire that began on Tuesday evening near a nature reserve in the northeastern LA foothills expanded so quickly that staff at an elderly care facility had to evacuate dozens of…

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How Santa Ana winds made Los Angeles wildfires so dangerous | – Times of India

Firefighters battle the Palisades Fire as it burns multiple structures in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope) The Los Angeles wildfires of January 2025 have gripped Southern California, forcing widespread evacuations and destroying homes in neighborhoods from Pacific Palisades to Eaton Canyon. These fires, driven by fierce…

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