Southern California wildfires force mass evacuations, raze homes and businesses

Historic fires are burning around the Los Angeles area, displacing countless people as widespread destruction stretches from the ocean to the mountains.

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[paddy]

ALOT of insurance ceo's hidin' under their desks

[TheRealRobertG]

8:01 Lol ABC skipped past the part where that woman mentions that her parents had their fire insurance cancelled by their insurance company a week before it. Great journalism, once again, ABC!!! 😂

[susanmarie]

Prayers from Michigan for all those suffering in California and also for all emergency service workers and firefighters. Beyond horrifying. 😢

[sheelabenjamin]

Firefighters, 🙏 for your great service in this unimaginable terrific situation. May God protect you all and strengthen you people. We pray for you 6

[penniroyal]

Praying for courage to the firefighters, police and all the people these fires have impacted.

[flickchic]

I hope the people and animals are all safe and have evacuated.

[michelle-vi]

Whether your rich or famous, or not; you're still human with feelings! GOD BLESS Ya'll and the animals, esp.!❤✝️ prayers...

[lt]

This is terrible. Prayers for southern California.

[AgentLaflare]

People got their insurance cut off prior to the fires.

[hannemiencoetzer]

I m crying for all the people who lost their houses and family members and friends who perished in this terrible flames. May the Good Lord Jesus christ comfort each and everyone in the difficult times. From
South africa

[edwardsianski]

Sincere prayers for the firefighters and for all who are affected by these terrible fires.

[munkyz]

California used to clear the brush on hillsides around our cities. Newsom thought it wasn’t worth our tax dollars and now our cities are burning down. He needs to be held accountable

[Purplefishish]

I grew up in southern Africa where wildfires are quite common but nothing like this devastation. My heart goes out to this community

[danielhanley]

In Australia our Firies travel from across the country to support one another where are the fire fighters from the other 49 States?

[penniroyal]

Praying for safety and lives saved 🙏 and the firefighters stay safe during the searing heat, fire and smoke.

[-olmngresx]

They decided not to do anything about the fire danger years ago. Problem solved everyone is gone.

[ArmandoGuerrero-ju]

Guy:”In the name Jesus “
Jesus:All of a sudden you want to pray to me😂😂

[Blanco-fpwp]

Same thing happened in Maui Lahaina fire as well, strong winds, prayers to LA Cali, we hear you, from Maui 🙏

[RaZhanBreonna]

Seriously, the TikTok lady that showed her WHOLE family & all their pets made it out and there all safe together was just a glimmer of sunshine for me ❤! Like even the tortoise!!! 🐢

[thebeachhousebasel]

Breaks my heart❤ am sending everyone strength, hope and patience.