The connector at the left is improperly double wired. The neutral white wire at the right is damaged from excessive heat and the wire is corroded at the connector. There is an improper connection at the lower right. This panel has a substantial amount of combustible debris waiting to provide kindling for a fire when those connectins really heat up.

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