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California Wildfires: The fire in the forests of the Southern California region of America is becoming more and more fierce. Firefighters are in a critical phase of their nearly week-long battle against the Los Angeles blaze. Firefighting efforts are progressing quickly, the team said, but the danger will continue to increase as dangerous winds return this week. Crews from California and nine other states are currently trying to put out the fire. It includes approximately 1,400 fire engines, 84 aircraft and more than 14,000 personnel, including New Mexico firefighters.
Firefighters are battling at least three wildfires in California, including Eaton, Hearst and Palisades. They have covered an area of about 38,549 acres. The Eaton and Palisades fires are considered the second and fourth most destructive fires in California history. The total area destroyed by the Palisades, Eaton, and Hearst fires is about 60 square miles, an area larger than Paris.
More than 175,000 residents of Los Angeles County have been ordered to leave the city and about 87,000 residents have been warned, according to officials. The Cal Fire Battalion Chief has said that people whose homes are in these areas should stay away from there. Power lines, gas line problems and toxic ash can be dangerous, he said.
It will take more than six months to clear the debris from the fire
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has pledged to remove debris from the wildfires in Southern California within 180 days, but has acknowledged that work will continue beyond that time. FEMA official Dean Criswell told CNN’s Sarah Sidner on the morning of January 13 that it will take more than six months to remove the debris. “