(NewsNation) — Survivors of Southern California’s deadly Palisades Fire are marking the one-year anniversary with continued construction, protest posters and litigation against officials.
In January 2025, the wildfire blazed for several weeks, leaving 12 people dead, nearly 7,000 structures destroyed, and an estimated $18-20 billion in damage.
Drone video shows smoke over site of Palisades Fire days before blaze
Now, more than 1,400 building plans have been approved, and many homes are actively under construction in the Los Angeles neighborhood.
But it’s very much a patchwork recovery that’s likely to stretch on for decades, with most lots in the area still empty. An estimated 70% of displaced residents can’t return…