Rebuilding Los Angeles after devastating wildfires will require tens of billions of dollars, U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Monday during a briefing with emergency officials.
“It’s going to cost tens of billions of dollars to get Los Angeles back where it was,” Biden said, highlighting the immense financial toll that the fires have imposed on California’s largest city.
The fires, which have already claimed at least 24 lives, have left several neighborhoods in smoldering ruins over the past week. As Los Angeles braces for the return of fierce winds, there are growing fears that the flames could spread even further.
Emergency services are on high alert, with firefighters working tirelessly to contain the blazes. Residents in vulnerable areas have been urged to evacuate, and communities nationwide are rallying to support those affected.
Biden emphasized the federal government’s commitment to assist in the recovery efforts, stating, “We will stand with the people of Los Angeles every step of the way.”
The cause of the fires is still under investigation, but experts point to extreme weather conditions and prolonged droughts as significant factors. Climate change continues to be a pressing issue, with its impacts becoming increasingly evident.
As the city confronts the long road to recovery, support from across the nation and the world will be vital in helping Los Angeles rebuild and heal.
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Biden: Rebuilding from LA fires will take tens of billions of dollars
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