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Los Angeles Fires Death Toll Rises to 24: Coroner

Greenwatch Desk World News 2025-01-13, 12:52pm

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The death toll from the devastating fires ravaging Los Angeles County has climbed to 24, according to authorities on Sunday. The County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner confirmed the tragic toll, though they have not yet released any further details regarding the identities of the victims.


The deadly blazes have scorched large portions of the city, forcing evacuations and triggering widespread devastation. Of the 24 confirmed dead, eight were discovered in the Palisades Fire zone, while 16 were found within the Eaton Fire zone, as per the official report.

Firefighters have been battling the flames for days, with emergency responders working tirelessly to contain the spread of the fires. The situation remains dire, with thousands of people displaced from their homes and large swathes of land still burning.

Local authorities are continuing their efforts to assist the affected communities, but the scale of destruction is overwhelming. As firefighters work around the clock, efforts to locate any other missing persons are underway, and more fatalities are feared as search-and-rescue operations continue.

The fires have prompted a state of emergency, and Governor Gavin Newsom has pledged additional state resources to combat the fires and support recovery efforts. Meanwhile, officials have warned of further dangers as weather conditions remain unfavorable, with strong winds potentially fanning the flames and complicating firefighting efforts.

With the fires still raging, the death toll could rise further, and the true extent of the damage remains to be fully understood. The community is left in shock as Los Angeles grapples with one of the worst fire seasons in recent memory.