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Wildfires, cyclones and floods — major disasters that impacted world
Thousands of people were evacuated after wildfires in California devastated large portions of Los Angeles.
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IANS - Mon, 29, Dec 2025
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Los Angeles: A house is engulfed by the flames on the site of the Palisades fire in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles County, California / Courtesy: IANS/Xinhua
The year 2025 was marked by several global disasters as cyclones, floods, wildfires, and plane crashes shook the world. From wildfires in the U.S. to earthquakes in Asia, a number of disasters impacted millions across the world in 2025.
The year began with one of California's most destructive wildfire incidents. Thousands of people were evacuated after wildfires in California devastated large portions of Los Angeles. The Palisades Fire near the Topanga Canyon on Jan. 7 turned everything into ash, including several lifelong hopes and dreams.
The blaze spread rapidly into surrounding communities, burning more than 14,000 acres and destroying thousands of homes and other structures, forcing people to evacuate. As many as 19 people died, while nine firefighters were injured due to wildfires in California, according to the official statement released by California Fire. A total of 1,074 structures were damaged, and 9,414 structures were destroyed due to wildfires in California.
Also Read: Study attributes 440 'excess deaths' to January's Los Angeles wildfires
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