The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area has risen to 16 as crews battle to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward some of the city’s most famous landmarks, The Associated Press reported. The California Office of Emergency Services says 150,000 people in Los Angeles County are under evacuation orders, with more than 700 people taking refuge in nine shelters.
In photos: Scale of devastation from California wildfires
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Remains of the Palisades Branch Library following the Palisades Fire at the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, Jan. 10, 2025.
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Cars are left charred inside a dealership in the aftermath of the Eaton fire, in Altadena, California, Jan. 10, 2025.
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The auditorium of Eliot Arts Magnet Middle School lies in ruins after wildfires swept through Altadena, California, Jan. 9, 2025.
