00:00Los Angeles is under siege, extreme fire danger, and hurricane-force winds are fueling a week-long wildfire crisis.
00:07Here's what you need to know.
00:09A staggering 25 lives have been lost, with 13 people still missing, as four massive fires rage across Southern California.
00:17The Eaton Fire alone has scorched over 14,000 acres, while the Palisades Fire has destroyed more than 23,000 acres, leaving thousands homeless.
00:27High winds of up to 70 mph, nearly hurricane force, are expected today, threatening to spread the blazes even further.
00:36Firefighters are racing against time, but without rain for over 250 days, conditions are critical.
00:43Experts blame human-induced climate change for intensifying these fires.
00:47Warmer, drier, and windier conditions are creating a perfect storm for destruction.
00:53Tens of thousands remain under evacuation orders.
00:57Meanwhile, officials like L.A. Mayor Karen Bass are promising rapid rebuilding efforts and emergency measures to prevent price gouging.
01:05Stay informed, stay safe, and support those affected by one of America's costliest natural disasters.
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