Residents of Pacific Palisades are cautiously returning to their neighborhoods after devastating wildfires swept through Los Angeles, leaving at least 24 dead and threatening further destruction. Officials warn the death toll could rise as search teams comb through rubble with cadaver dogs.🔥
Firefighters raced against time Sunday to contain flames encircling downtown LA, but the return of powerful Santa Ana winds risks reigniting hotspots. 💨 \"This isn’t over yet,\" one first responder told reporters. \"Every gust could undo days of work.\"
For those allowed brief visits, the scene is apocalyptic: charred homes, ash-covered streets, and an eerie silence where communities once thrived. 📸 Toni Waterman reports families are grappling with both loss and uncertainty as evacuation orders linger.
🌍 Why it matters: These fires highlight climate-driven extremes affecting cities worldwide. With over 100,000 acres burned in California this season alone, experts urge preparedness for what’s becoming a terrifying new normal.
