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 $50 billion. It’s not just a financial problem, it’s also an uphill battle for firefighters and local communities.

Los Angeles wildfires

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.

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