Fox News: Los Angeles agency reveals estimated economic impact of deadly wildfires as infernos still rage

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Los Angeles agency reveals estimated economic impact of deadly wildfires as infernos still rage

Officials on Thursday estimated the L.A. wildfires have caused more than $50 billion in property damage, as fires continue to burn.......                    ...                        ...The You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login have caused tens of billions of dollars in property damage and lost wages, as infernos continue to scorch the Golden State.......The L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday announced it received preliminary estimates from the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) on the You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login caused by the wildfires. ......The flames caused approximately $53.8 billion in property damage based on market value, and approximately $28 billion in property damage based on recorded value, according to the LAEDC.......Potentially lost taxes will account for nearly $466 million, according to the assessment.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......With more than 15,000 jobs impacted, the corporation estimates $1.2 billion in lost wages. ......It also estimates nearly 2,000 companies were impacted by the fires. This brings the total economic loss to an estimated $2.9 billion. ......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Estimates from the LAEDC were based on the L.A. County fire map and existing county records data for both the Palisades and Eaton areas. ......Further assessments are in progress, as You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login continue to char the area.......The State Assembly on Thursday passed a $2.5 billion emergency fire aid package, with an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 78-0.......The Laguna and Sepulveda fires broke out in Ventura and You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login counties on Thursday, quickly burning nearly 100 acres.......Cal Fire reported the Laguna Fire remains at 0% containment, while the Sepulveda Fire is 60% contained, as of 1 p.m. PT.......The fast-moving You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, which broke out in Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Wednesday, is only 14% contained and has scorched more than 10,000 acres....

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