An analysis of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires
The 2025 Eaton and Palisades wildfires in Los Angeles County marked a turning point in urban wildfire risk, with more than 18,000 structures impacted and insured losses estimated up to $35 billion.
This analysis from 360Value highlights how climate-driven conditions, high-risk development patterns, and limited mitigation efforts converged to amplify destruction in densely populated areas. Reconstruction cost data reveals not only the immediate financial toll but also the rising long-term cost pressures across the region.