A new survey reveals that the Los Angeles wildfires, which began on January 7, deeply impacted over 40% of adults in Southern California, with millions knowing someone affected. The financial cost includes jobs and income losses for more than a million adults. This survey by UCLA's Luskin School highlights that the emotional toll extended beyond the directly affected communities, as even respondents 20 miles away from the fires were aware of losses to homes and businesses, illustrating the widespread impact of the disaster across the county.
According to the recent survey, the wildfires that ravaged Southern California in January have had a profound financial and emotional impact on millions, affecting communities far beyond the burn areas.
The findings revealed that over 40 percent of adults in the affected regions know someone personally impacted by the wildfires, and more than a million adults reported direct job or income losses.
Even areas 20 miles away from the fires felt the consequences, with approximately a quarter of respondents knowing someone who lost a home or business due to the fires.
The Luskin School of Public Affairs emphasized that the threat of the wildfires encompassed the entirety of Los Angeles County, which is the nation's most populated county.
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