Los Angeles like 'war scene' after fires, Biden says

US President Joe Biden on Friday likened Los Angeles to a "war scene" as multiple major blazes continued to devour neighbourhoods around the city.

"It reminded me of more of a war scene, where you had certain targets that were bombarded," Biden said.

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The president added that there was "clear evidence of looting" during the mayhem, while also slamming "demagogues" for spreading rampant disinformation about the fires.

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