Firefighters scrambled Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 16 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week. At least 16 people were missing, and authorities said that number was expected to rise.

Allegations of leadership failures, political blame and investigations have begun{ai:summary}<p>Firefighters are working to combat wildfires in the Los Angeles area that have resulted in 16 fatalities and the destruction of thousands of homes. With strong winds forecasted to return this week, authorities anticipate that the number of missing persons may increase. #society</p>

16 dead in Los Angeles blazes before winds return this week

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