The death toll from the wildfires raging in Los Angeles has climbed to 16, with the number expected to rise as search efforts continue. Firefighters are battling fierce blazes fueled by strong winds, with the fires threatening iconic landmarks like the Getty Museum and UCLA. Evacuation warnings have left many residents on edge, and authorities are reporting cases of looters posing as firefighters to steal from deserted homes.
The death toll in LA has risen to 16 as firefighters brace themselves for strong winds as they continue to battle the wildfires. The total number of confirmed fatalities stands at 16 victims, the LA County medical examiner's office confirmed.Five of the deaths were attributed to the Palisades Fire, and 11 resulted from the Eaton Fire, the coroner's office said in a statement on Saturday evening.
Firefighters on the ground used hoses in an attempt to beat back leaping flames as thick smoke blanketed the hillside.Meanwhile, it has been revealed that some looters are dressing as firefighters to steal from deserted homes.There have been a number of arrests since the fires began, with an LAPD spokesperson saying: "We even made arrests of two individuals that were actually posing as firefighters coming in and out of houses.
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