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Palisades fire in Los Angeles caused estimated damage exceeding 50 billion USD, making it among the worst disasters in the United States

The Los Angeles wildfires are shaping up to be one of the biggest economic disasters in California history, with initial economic losses estimated at more than…
Palisades fire in Los Angeles caused estimated damage exceeding 50 billion USD, making it among the worst disasters in the United States
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The Los Angeles wildfires are shaping up to be one of the biggest economic disasters in California history, with initial economic losses estimated at more than $50 billion. It’s not just a financial problem, it’s also an uphill battle for firefighters and local communities.

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Wildfires raging through Los Angeles since Tuesday have k.i.l.l.e.d at least two people destroyed hundreds of structures, and strained firefighting resources and water supplies. Severe weather and high winds have made it difficult to control the blazes and have increased the risk of them spreading.

This is one of the largest wildfires in California history, with serious consequences not only for people but also for the economy and the environment. Densely populated areas are at risk of being severely affected if the fire is not extinguished in time.

The economic cost of the wildfires is estimated to be between $52 billion and $57 billion, according to AccuWeather, a private forecasting firm. If the fires spread to densely populated areas, that figure could rise significantly.

“If the number of structures destroyed continues to increase in the coming days, this could become the worst wildfire in modern California history, both in terms of the number of structures damaged and the economic damage,” Jonathan Porter, AccuWeather’s chief meteorologist, stressed.

By comparison, the 2023 Maui wildfires have caused an estimated total economic loss of $13 billion to $16 billion, far less than Los Angeles’ current figure.

However, that figure does not take into account additional losses if the fire continues to spread. Meanwhile, JP Morgan estimates that insured losses from the Los Angeles fire could be around $10 billion, mostly related to home insurance and only a small portion related to commercial insurance.

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Measures are being taken to control the fire.
According to real estate consulting firm CoreLogic, more than 456,000 homes in the Los Angeles and Riverside metropolitan areas are in the medium- to high-risk zone, with a total estimated rebuilding cost of nearly $300 billion. However, this figure does not indicate the specific areas affected by the current fire but rather reflects the overall risk to the entire region.

These figures show the level of danger that wildfires pose, not only causing direct financial losses but also threatening the safety of millions of people living in the area.

Firefighters are working hard to bring the blaze under control, but severe weather and strong winds continue to hamper their efforts. Local communities have been evacuated for safety, and authorities are mobilizing maximum resources to prevent the disaster from spreading further.

Meanwhile, experts predict that the damage will increase if effective emergency measures are not taken. The urgent issue now is how to protect densely populated areas from the spread of the fire, while minimizing the economic and environmental impact.

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