At least 16 killed in LA fires as crews make progress in containing a blaze

 

Summary

• 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.