Iran Press/America: Dry conditions and powerful winds created at least five huge blazes, causing unprecedented damages.
A new analysis by 'JP Morgan' estimated that wildfires in southern California could cost $20B, the highest economic damages in the state’s history.
According to L.A. media, nearly 30,000 acres have been impacted by the fire and nearly 15,000 houses and buildings are considered to be at risk of destruction.
Several evacuation alerts were sent in error to the phones of almost 10 million Los Angeles residents, causing panic and mounted criticism of officials for mishandling of situation.
The city of Beverly Hills said that an evacuation alert was sent mistakenly to residents this morning after millions were sent alerts in error yesterday.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said Thursday that 20 people have been arrested so far for looting during the southern California wildfires.
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