Los Angeles Wildfire: 24 dead, 16 missing

The Los Angeles wildfire has claimed 24 lives so far, with 16 people still missing. A combination of drought conditions and powerful sea winds that swept into the city on Tuesday created ideal conditions for the wildfire to spread.

The death toll from the multiple wildfires raging in Los Angeles has risen to 24. Rescue teams, assisted by sniffer dogs, continue to search through the debris for human remains, and officials warn that the number of fatalities may increase.

According...