Los Angeles Wildfire: America’s Los Angeles is battling wildfires. At least 24 people have died in this natural disaster, thousands of houses have been destroyed and more than 1 lakh 50 thousand people have been forced to vacate their homes. As firefighters battle the blaze, fierce winds and a lack of heavy rainfall have left the city engulfed in flames.
Officials have warned that the situation will worsen further. The current situation also remains serious. People are forced to suffer huge losses due to this disaster. The increasing deaths and concerns are clearly visible. The death toll from the wildfire in Los Angeles has reached 24, while 16 people are still reported missing.
Know the big updates related to the incident
1. A warning has been issued for strong winds to return in Santa Ana. Fire fighters are preparing for this. It is expected to intensify by the middle of this week and winds can reach speeds of up to 65 miles per hour in hilly areas.
2. Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone expressed deep concern about the forecast and emphasized the challenges ahead. “We are prepared for the upcoming wind event,” he said. He said more water trucks and fire brigade teams have been deployed to reduce the spread of the fire.
3. After the order to leave their homes, more than one lakh fifty thousand people have left their homes and reached other places. Even when some people were allowed to return, they saw that there were only heaps of ashes around them. Altadena resident Jim Orlandini lost his hardware store in the disaster but his home was saved.
4. She said about this disaster, “The whole time I was thinking that I don’t know what I will find when I come back. There is a lot to lose after 40 years. We are thankful that this did not happen.”
5. The fire that broke out last week has engulfed more than 62 square miles. Entire areas of Pasadena and Palisades were reduced to ashes. Officials have warned that the bodies are being searched with sniffer dogs. The number of dead and missing people may increase.
6. About 14 thousand employees, including teams from Mexico as well as other states, are working on the ground. They are being supported by 1,400 fire engines and 84 aircraft. Even California prison inmates are involved in helping.
7. Although so many security personnel have been deployed to provide relief to the people, officials have warned that some fires are still active and more dangerous.
8. The rich people of Los Angeles are paying any price to hire private firefighters.
9. These people are paying up to $2,000 per hour for the security of their homes. New York Post gave this information.
10. These people use the latest technology to extinguish the fire and this is the reason why there is anger among the general public about this. Critics argue that such services interfere with broader firefighting operations.
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