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Los Angeles Wildfire Victims Eligible for $770 One-Time Federal Payment

Biden says wildfire survivors are eligible for federal funds, as celebrities and the entertainment industry pledge donations for recovery.
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Los Angeles Wildfire Victims Eligible for $770 One-Time Federal Payment
People arrive with their pets at an evacuation center in the Pasadena Convention Center as they flee wildfires in the Los Angeles area, in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 10, 2025. Agustin Paullier/AFP via Getty Images
Kimberly Hayek
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President Joe Biden said on Monday that those impacted by the Los Angeles fires will receive a one-time payment of $770 to help cover necessities such as water, baby formula, gasoline, and prescription medication.

Biden made the announcement during a meeting with White House officials on Monday evening to discuss the federal response to the Los Angeles fires.

Kimberly Hayek
Kimberly Hayek
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Kimberly Hayek is a reporter for The Epoch Times. She covers California news and has worked as an editor and on scene at the U.S.-Mexico border during the 2018 migrant caravan crisis.