More than 400 indirect deaths linked to LA wildfires, study suggests

BBC·Aug 6

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A study suggests that the 2025 LA county wildfires may have been linked to more than 400 indirect deaths. The actual death toll from the wildfires may be significantly higher than initially reported, with some studies indicating hundreds of additional deaths. The impact of the wildfires on health is expected to be felt for years to come.

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