California Governor Gavin Newsom states that the ongoing wildfires impacting Los Angeles County could become
January 2025 Southern California wildfires — California Governor Gavin Newsom states that the ongoing wildfires impacting Los Angeles County could become the worst natural disaster in American history "in terms of the scale a

Context: January 2025 Southern California wildfires.
California Governor Gavin Newsom states that the ongoing wildfires impacting Los Angeles County could become the worst natural disaster in American history "in terms of the scale and scope", amid current estimated damages of more than US$135 billion. [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/fires-los-angeles-california-palisades-map-victim-latest-updates-b2677814.html ( The Independent )] [https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/gov-newsom-says-l-a-wildfires-could-be-worst-natural-disaster-in-u-s-history-full-interview-229078085843 (NBC News)]
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