President-elect Donald Trump has called the catastrophe “one of the worst” in US history
Los Angeles city officials have warned that the death toll from the wildfires ravaging the area may rise as search and rescue operations proceed and as firefighters struggle to contain the blazes. At least 16 people are confirmed death, 13 are missing, and over 12,000 structures have been destroyed, according to officials.
The fires have scorched 39,000 acres and forced 180,000 residents to evacuate. Strong winds, with gusts up to 100 mph (160km), are creating hazardous conditions for firefighters.
Los Angeles county sheriff Robert Luna said the death toll is expected to rise as search dogs are deployed to the devastated areas.
President-elect Donald Trump has criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom’s handling of the fires, accusing him of prioritizing environmental concerns over firefighting.
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