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Inside the Daily Press provides updates on the Palisades fire, which remains at 713 acres but is now 19% contained. CAL FIRE has released a damage assessment map for property owners. In Santa Monica, residents north of San Vicente receiving LADWP water must continue boiling it, while ocean activities are discouraged due to fire-related contamination. The main story focuses on widespread price gouging in the local rental market, with some properties seeing increases up to 275-1000%, particularly affecting fire evacuees. Insurance policies are complicating the situation, as some evacuees with coverage are offering above-market rates. The weather forecast predicts Santa Ana winds tapering off, with beneficial fog expected tomorrow.



