DEATH TOLL IN LOS ANGELES FIRES RISES TO 10 – CORONER
At least 10 people are now known to have died in multiple wildfires raging around Los Angeles, the county’s coroner said Thursday.
“The Department of Medical Examiner received notification of 10 fire-related deaths as of 9 pm on January 9,” a statement said, adding: “All cases are currently pending identification and legal next of kin notification.”
AFP
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