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.  Insured damages exceeded $20 billion

.  Total economic impact may surpass $50 billion, including direct property damage and business interruptions

.   LAEDC projected property losses between $28 to $53.8 billion

.  Additional $5–9.7 billion in long-term economic disruptions is expected from 2025 to 2029

Rebuilding and Community Support

In response, a recovery initiative titled “LA Rises” was launched, starting with $2.5 billion in funding from the state government and private donors. Major contributions included $100 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation.

Public awareness and fundraising campaigns such as FireAid, Los Angeles Rising, and Super Bloom were organized with participation from leading musicians and celebrities to assist recovery efforts.

Environmental and Public Health Consequences

According to data from the U.S. EPA and California Air Resources Board, the fires caused serious environmental damage, including:

.  PM2.5 air pollution levels peaking at 483 µg/m³, more than 10 times the EPA’s safety threshold

.  Widespread respiratory issues, especially among individuals with asthma, COPD, or other pre-existing conditions

Additionally, federal cleanup efforts focused on removing hazardous waste such as:

.  Electric vehicle batteries

.  Compressed gas cylinders Continue reading…