LA Wildfires: Here’s How Much This Hollywood Neighborhood Lost In US History’s Costliest Disaster

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In the wake of the destructive Los Angeles wildfire, numerous properties find themselves under imminent danger. Already, the region is shaping up to be one marked by significant losses. According to BBC reports, this ongoing disaster seems poised to join the ranks of the most expensive catastrophes in U.S. history.

As a lifestyle expert, I’m sharing some insights based on recent reports. Preliminary estimates suggest that the damage from this event could potentially exceed $135 billion, with AccuWeather predicting losses ranging between $135 billion and $150 billion.

Similarly, large insurance firms like Morningstar and JP Morgan are gearing up for substantial financial impact. They’re predicting insured losses exceeding $8 billion.

Simultaneously, officials from Los Angeles’ Fire Department have indicated that at least 5,300 structures have been razed by the flames in the Palisades area, and another 5,000 have been impacted by the Eaton wildfire.

In simpler terms, AccuWeather’s top meteorologist, Jonathan Porter, told reporters that these rapidly spreading fires fueled by strong winds are part of one of the most expensive wildfire crises in recent American history.

The fire that erupted in northern California, close to the town of Paradise in 2018, is currently recognized as one of the most expensive insured catastrophes, with estimated damages amounting to approximately $12.5 billion, according to insurance company Aon.

Discussing the tragic event known as the Camp Fire, it claimed approximately 85 lives and forced over 50,000 residents to leave their homes.

As per Porter’s perspective, the present state of affairs may bring about prolonged impacts on both the health and tourism sectors within the region.

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2025-01-10 15:22