Death toll from L.A. fires could end up in the thousands due to toxic smoke

The future health effects of wildfire smoke in a warming world are highly concerning.

The death toll from Los Angeles’ catastrophic wildfires has risen to 24 and is expected to increase further. The 16 direct fatalities from the Eaton Fire alone make it California’s fifth-deadliest wildfire, while the Palisades Fire, with eight deaths, ranks as the state’s 14th-deadliest fire.