Destructive Wildfires in Southern California

Wildfires in Southern California have resulted in at least 10 fatalities and the destruction of thousands of structures, forcing over 360,000 residents to evacuate. The flames have been intensified by strong Santa Ana winds, reaching up to 100 miles per hour, and dry vegetation due to recent drought conditions. Notably, celebrities such as Mandy Moore and Billy Crystal have also been affected, with their homes reported as destroyed. The federal government's response includes covering all disaster costs for the next six months, potentially amounting to $150 billion in damages.