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The LA county wildfires could be the costliest in US history, early estimates say
- The wildfires in Los Angeles County could become the most expensive in U.S. history, with damage estimates between $135 billion and $150 billion according to a preliminary estimate by AccuWeather.
- The fires have killed at least 11 people and destroyed over 12,000 structures since they began, impacting high-value properties in the area.
- AccuWeather's chief meteorologist, Jonathan Porter, stated that this disaster is significant and the full extent of the destruction is still being assessed.
- Both Moody's and Aon PLC have predicted that the Los Angeles County wildfires will likely be the costliest in U.S. history due to their impact on densely populated areas.
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California wildfires could be most expensive in US history
The wildfires that have devastated the Los Angeles area are projected to carry an economic cost of up to $150 billion, with residents navigating an increasingly difficult insurance market as firms shy away from the risk of frequent natural disasters. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: Bangladesh's garment industry is on the rebound, but workers say their lives are as hard as ever.
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Independent EspañolThe fires that erupted this week in Los Angeles continue to burn, but are already projected as one of the most costly natural disasters in U.S. history.
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