The Kenneth Fire, one of four wildfires in Los Angeles, is now fully contained, according to California's fire department (Cal Fire).
Three other fires—Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst—are still burning across parts of Los Angeles. Firefighters are preparing for another round of strong Santa Ana winds.
The death toll stands at 16, with 11 fatalities linked to the Eaton Fire and five to the Palisades Fire. Thirteen people remain missing.
Donald Trump has criticized California politicians as "incompetent" in handling the fires, though officials report he has not accepted invitations to visit the affected areas.
Displaced residents are struggling to find affordable accommodations, as hotel prices have reportedly been inflated.
Police have arrested two individuals posing as firefighters for looting in fire-stricken neighborhoods.
In Altadena, a tight-knit community has been devastated, with residents describing their street as unrecognizable and many losing everything.
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