"What Happened: Los Angeles County accidentally sent an evacuation warning to nearly 10 million residents yesterday afternoon, causing widespread panic amid devastating wildfires. Officials corrected the error within minutes, clarifying it was meant only for West Hills area. Why It Matters: The error heightens anxiety for residents already coping with LA's most damaging fires in history, which have killed at least 10 people and destroyed over 4,000 structures. The incident raises concerns about emergency communication reliability."