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Residents Fear Looting Amid Fire Zone Curfew

1/12/2025

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Residents in the Palisades and Eaton fire zones are on edge, grappling with fears of looting as they await the chance to return home. With 22 arrests for burglary and a curfew in place, anxiety runs high. Many, like Lihui Xu, have already discovered missing valuables, deepening the emotional toll of their traumatic experiences.

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Story summary

Residents in the Palisades and Eaton fire zones are on edge, grappling with fears of looting as they await the chance to return home. With 22 arrests for burglary and a curfew in place, anxiety runs high. Many, like Lihui Xu, have already discovered missing valuables, deepening the emotional toll of their traumatic experiences.