Five major wildfires are ravaging Los Angeles County, forcing nearly 179,700 residents to evacuate and causing an estimated $50 billion in damages. The Palisades Fire has become the most destructive in the city’s history, destroying over 5,300 structures, while the Eaton Fire has burned more than 13,690 acres and threatens the historic Mount Wilson area. “We’re literally waiting to see which way the wind blows,” Vice President Kamala Harris said, describing the scenes as “apocalyptic.” The notorious Santa Ana winds, expected to continue through Friday, are creating dangerous fire conditions. The human toll is mounting. Five deaths have been confirmed, … Continue reading LA Wildfires: 5,300 Structures Destroyed, 179,700 Evacuated, $50B in Damages