Blaze of January: LA’s Wildfires Ignite Unprecedented Chaos

Since January 7, 2025, Los Angeles has been grappling with wildfires racking up $55 billion in damages and claiming at least seven lives. The Palisades Fire alone scorched 20,000 acres and shattered over 1,000 homes in upscale areas like Santa Monica. With 180,000 evacuated and 1,400+ firefighters battling the fierce Santa Ana winds, President Biden has pledged federal support for six months. Climate change clearly RSVP’d early to LA’s fiery party.