LA wildfire update: Fires remain out of control as death toll slowly rises | DW News

Thousands of firefighters are battling blazes across the Los Angeles area - and the flames still aren't under control. The death toll now stands at seven. US president Joe Biden is calling the fires the most 'widespread' and 'devastating' in California's history. Officials estimate more than ten-thousand buildings have been destroyed in the two biggest of the blazes - many of them homes and businesses. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ For more news, analysis and background information on the German election 2025 go to our dedicated page: https://www.dw.com/en/german-election-2025/t-70794502 Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #losangeles #wildfire #climatechange