The fire in the forests of Los Angeles in America is still not extinguished. The governor of California said this is the biggest fire in history. America has lost billions of dollars in this fire. More than 1 lakh people had to leave their homes in this fire, while the houses of many film stars and politicians were also burnt to ashes. In which 16 people have also died. Many people are feared missing.
This fire has consumed more than 56 thousand acres of land. Officials fear that if the fire is not extinguished soon, a major tragedy may occur.
Efforts to control the fire have been going on since last Tuesday, but due to strong winds, it could not be controlled. America is trying to extinguish this fire on a war footing, as many cities have been completely destroyed by this fire.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said the fire was the deadliest in the state’s history. Mexico has also united to put out this fire. About 14,000 firefighters along with 1,600 fire engines and 71 helicopters have been deployed to douse the fire.
The fire continues to grow. The Palisades wildfire has reached the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. Evacuations have been announced in Encino and Brentwood as the fire continues to grow.
The Palisades fire is reported to be 11 percent contained. The Eaton fire is 15 percent contained, the Kenneth fire 80 percent contained and the Hearst fire 76 percent contained. Firefighters are engaged in extinguishing the fire at other places.
According to media reports, the fire has caused a loss of about 50 billion dollars to the US, which may rise further. Many cities have been completely destroyed in this fire. Thousands of people’s houses have been burnt to ashes. Millions of people have to spend the night on the roads and in relief camps. This fire has also taken Hollywood in its grip. Many artists’ houses have been burnt down in this. The risk of damage is increasing as the fire continues to spread.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a new website, CaliforniaFireFacts.com, to combat misinformation and disinformation related to wildfires. The website aims to counter misinformation spread online and by political leaders. Along with this, the correct update of the fire will also be provided. (All photos courtesy-PTI)
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