Many residents, fearful of looting during evacuations, are struggling with the emotional toll of losing both their homes and treasured belongings. Lihui Xu, who evacuated quickly, returned to find designer bags and family jewelry missing. This fear of crime, heightened by memories of past looting incidents, has intensified the anxiety surrounding the current crisis.
Officials including the county district attorney and the governor condemned looting, announcing 22 arrests in evacuation zones and instituting curfews to tackle this growing issue. The combination of urgent evacuations due to fires and the subsequent threat of criminal activity has left many residents feeling vulnerable and hindered their ability to secure their homes.
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