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Los Angeles Fires May Have Contributed to 440 Excess Deaths: Study

Researchers said the extra deaths likely resulted from poor air quality and delays in care.
Los Angeles Fires May Have Contributed to 440 Excess Deaths: Study
Smoke and flames overwhelm a commercial area during the Eaton fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County, Calif., on Jan. 8, 2025. Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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The destructive Los Angeles fires in January might be linked to 440 excess deaths, according to an Aug. 6 study by the American Medical Association.

The Palisades and Eaton fires directly caused 31 deaths as flames tore through communities and destroyed homes.
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.