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The five separate fires have so far burned more than 35,000 acres (14,160 hectares) in Los Angeles, the state's fire agency reported. The biggest of the blazes has ripped through almost 20,000 acres of the upscale Pacific Palisades neighborhood, where firefighters said they were starting to get a handle on the fire. By Friday morning six percent of its perimeter was contained — meaning it can't spread any further in that direction.

Insurers exposed to the California homeowners' market sold off sharply Friday as the devastation caused by the Los Angeles wildfires spread.

Gary Hall Jr. claims that fires in California destroyed everything he owned, including his ten medals. Gary Hall Jr., a former American Olympic swimmer, described the apocalyptic destruction and his own losses caused by the devastating wildfires that are still destroying Los Angeles. With the exception of a few personal belongings he hastily packed before leaving, the 50-year-old athlete told the Sydney Morning Herald that the consuming fires destroyed his rented home in the Pacific Palisades, his ten Olympic medals, the swimming pool where he taught his kids to swim, and most of his possessions, as quoted in a report by The Independent. ALSO READ Lost Angeles! Pacific Palisades totally devasted; these A-list celebrities' homes have burned to the ground

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Los Angeles wildfires are set to be the costliest blaze in U.S. history, analysts said Thursday, as the first initial estimates of damage from the infernos soared with their unchecked spread.

Out-of-control wildfires are ravaging parts of Los Angeles this week, ripping through neighbourhoods and enclaves many Hollywood stars call home, including the Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Altadena.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Wildfires in California aren’t all wild anymore. They often burn in urban areas, creating a toxic soup of smoke, ash and noxious substances that can be dangerous, even deadly.

Joe Biden announced that the federal government will cover the costs of measures to protect lives and property in Southern California for six months.

Major wildfires continue to devastate parts of southern California, raging through neighbourhoods in and around Los Angeles as firefighters struggle to put out the blazes.

San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond discusses the impact of Californias policies on residents amid uncontained wildfires.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has eventually sparked a pretty huge controversy by criticizing the California fire officials while claiming that they prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) measures over actually and effectively combating the wildfires, reported Independent. The remarks of Tesla CEO Elon Musk actually comes amidst the catastrophic wildfires which took place in Los Angeles County consuming over 27,000 acres while leading to at least five fatalities and widespread evacuations of more than 100,000 residents.

Los Angeles plunged into its worst natural disaster in decades as wildfires driven by hurricane-strength wind gusts tore through prosperous neighborhoods, killed at least five people and forced more than 100,000 residents to flee.

General Joseph Aoun, the country's army chief, as president, effectively ending a two-year presidential vacancy. This election marks a pivotal moment in Lebanon's political landscape, with potential implications for regional dynamics.

Los Angeles wildfires. The company, through its nonprofit arm Airbnb.org, is partnering with 211 LA, a nonprofit that serves Los Angeles County for a variety of resources and services, such as food assistance and shelter, to «provide free, temporary housing for people who have been displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires.»

Los Angeles has caused widespread devastation, destroying multi-million dollar homes belonging to Hollywood's elite and forcing numerous residents to evacuate as flames engulfed upscale neighbourhoods and historic landmarks. Priyanka Chopra, who lives in Los Angeles, shared a distressing video of the wildfire on social media, offering her thoughts and concerns for those in the affected areas. In the video posted to her Instagram stories, the rapidly spreading flames were visible in the distance. She captioned the clip, expressing hope for safety in the midst of the crisis: «My thoughts are with everyone affected. Hope we are all able to be safe tonight.»

Pacific Palisades of massive destruction.

Apple has reportedly terminated 185 employees at its Cupertino headquarters following an investigation into fraudulent activity involving its charitable Matching Grants programme, according to India Today.