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California Marks Six Months Since Devastating Fires

7/7/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom will stand alongside Los Angeles leaders on Monday to commemorate the six-month anniversary of the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, which claimed 30 lives and obliterated over 16,000 structures. As the community rallies together, nearly 80% of debris has been cleared, and 200 building plans have been greenlit, igniting hope for a brighter future.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom will stand alongside Los Angeles leaders on Monday to commemorate the six-month anniversary of the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, which claimed 30 lives and obliterated over 16,000 structures. As the community rallies together, nearly 80% of debris has been cleared, and 200 building plans have been greenlit, igniting hope for a brighter future.