About this recording
Published 2025-01-23. In this gripping YouTube Short, witness the heroic efforts of firefighters and airmen as they confront the devastating LA wildfires. The Palisades fire has scorched over 23,400 acres, while the Eaten fires have impacted 14,000 acres, tragically claiming 28 lives. Watch as aircraft drop fire retardant to combat the flames and protect our communities. This archived recording reflects reporting at publication; conditions may have changed.
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