America’s posh area Los Angeles has been burning for the last 6 days. Fires spreading from forests have reached residential areas. This fire is the most destructive fire in American history. Which has captured an area of about 40 kilometers. More than 12 thousand buildings have been burnt to ashes. It is worth noting that Los Angeles is famous for the residence of film stars. Strong winds have made wildfires in Los Angeles even more destructive. Officials said on Sunday that at least 24 people have been killed in the blaze.
Indeed, firefighters are trying hard to contain the blaze, but strong winds are making their work difficult. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has warned that the fire could become more ferocious with strong winds again this week. Officials said at least 16 people are missing and the number is expected to rise.
10 Big Updates on Los Angeles Fires
1- America’s Los The death toll from a wildfire in the Angeles area has risen to 24 as firefighters continue to battle it. The National Weather Service has issued a severe fire condition warning through Wednesday. According to him, winds will blow at a speed of 80 km per hour in this area and this speed is likely to be 113 km per hour in the mountains. Meteorologist Rich Thompson said Tuesday will be more dangerous.
2- The Los Angeles City Medical Examiner’s Office said in a statement Saturday evening that a total of 24 people have died, including five in the Palisades and 11 in the area. Eton has taken place in the area. Earlier, 11 people were confirmed dead, but officials said the death toll could rise.
3- Officials have set up a center where people can file missing persons reports. Meanwhile, firefighters have stepped up efforts to contain the fire in anticipation of strong winds again.
4- Rapid efforts are being made to extinguish the fire in Mandeville Canyon. Located near the Pacific Coast, Mandeville Canyon is home to many celebrities, including famous actor Arnold Schwarzenegger. CalFire Operations Chief Christian Litz said in a briefing that special attention will be paid to the intense fire in the Palisades Valley area near the University of California during the firefighting operations. It warned that strong winds could blow again, causing problems for firefighters. It is said that these winds are causing the rapid spread of the fire, which has engulfed and devastated Los Angeles and the surrounding area. It hasn’t rained. The fire also poses a threat to Interstate Highway 405, a major traffic route through the area. However, the main cause of the fire is not yet known.
7- Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said the destruction was continuing on Saturday and teams were conducting search operations with the help of sniffer dogs. A family support center is also being set up in Pasadena, Luna said. He appealed to the residents to observe the curfew.
8- The fire has spread over an area of about 145 square kilometers. Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate areas still affected by the fire. More than 12,000 buildings including houses, apartments, commercial buildings etc. have been gutted in the fire in a densely populated area 40 km north of the city.
9- According to initial estimates, this is the largest fire in terms of property damage. AccuWeather estimates the damage so far to be between $135 billion and $150 billion. Jose Luis Godinez, a resident of Altadena, said three houses of more than 10 members of his family were destroyed. He said it was all over. My whole family lived in those three houses and now we have nothing.
10- Officials have appealed to people to return to their burnt houses. Some residents are returning to find their souvenirs from the rubble. Officials warned them on Saturday that the ash may contain lead, arsenic, asbestos and other harmful substances. Thomas said residents will be allowed to return using protective equipment after an assessment of damaged properties.
