Los Angeles is battling **ferocious wildfires** that have already destroyed over **1,000 structures**, making it the most destructive fire in the city's history.
Strong winds reaching **60 to 70mph** have fueled the spread of fires across several neighborhoods, including **Pacific Palisades** and **Pasadena**.
By early Wednesday, **a quarter of a million residents** were left without power, while around **70,000 people** were under evacuation orders.
Emergency services are overwhelmed, with **fire hydrants running dry** and firefighters called in from surrounding states, including **Oregon**.
With at least **five fatalities** reported and significant injuries, officials predict economic losses between **$52-$57 billion**. The situation has been deemed **unprecedented** by city authorities.
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