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Los Angeles Wildfires: 47 Dead, Nonprofits Deliver Water Aid

1/30/2025

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Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles since January 7 have claimed 47 lives and obliterated more than 16,000 homes. The vulnerable unhoused population on Skid Row suffers from hazardous air quality and inadequate access to clean water. Nonprofits like Water Drop LA are stepping up, delivering over 100,000 gallons of water each year to help those in dire need.

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Story summary

Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles since January 7 have claimed 47 lives and obliterated more than 16,000 homes. The vulnerable unhoused population on Skid Row suffers from hazardous air quality and inadequate access to clean water. Nonprofits like Water Drop LA are stepping up, delivering over 100,000 gallons of water each year to help those in dire need.