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flag Nearly a year after devastating 2025 wildfires, Los Angeles fire survivors remain displaced, deep in debt, and facing ongoing rent exploitation despite weak enforcement of price-gouging laws.

flag Nearly 14 months after the January 2025 wildfires destroyed 12,300 homes, fire survivors in Los Angeles County remain displaced and burdened by debt, with half owing over $300,000 and 48% drained of savings. flag Despite a price-gouging law extension through March 29, 2026, enforcement remains weak—only 10 prosecutions in a year, though 18,360 violations were reported. flag A recent spike in complaints, including 200 in February 2026, highlights ongoing exploitation, with survivors paying exorbitant rents for temporary housing. flag County officials cite continued vulnerability, while landlords claim market conditions have eased.

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