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California Wildfires Update: At least 24 people have died due to the massive forest fire in and around Los Angeles city of America and thousands of houses and buildings have been burnt to ashes.
24 people have died due to fire in the forests of California. (AP)
California. The massive forest fire in the Southern California region of America is becoming more frightening. Firefighters are in the critical phase of their nearly week-long battle against the deadly Los Angeles blaze. The team has said that the work of extinguishing the fire is going on rapidly, but the danger of fire will remain very high because dangerous winds will return again this week. Teams from California and nine other states are currently trying to extinguish the fire. It includes approximately 1,400 fire engines, 84 aircraft and more than 14,000 personnel, including new firefighters from Mexico.
Firefighters are responding to at least three wildfires in California, including the Eaton, Hurst and Palisades fires. Together, these fires have engulfed an area of approximately 38,549 acres. The Eaton and Palisades fires are considered the second and fourth most destructive fires in California history. The total area burned by the Palisades, Eaton and Hearst fires is approximately 60 square miles, an area larger than Paris.
According to officials, more than 175,000 residents of Los Angeles County have been ordered to leave the city and about 87,000 residents have been warned. Cal Fire Battalion Chief has said that people whose homes are in the evacuation areas should stay away from there. He said there could be downed power lines, gas line problems and toxic ash.
It will take more than six months to clear the fire debris
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has promised to remove wildfire debris in Southern California within 180 days, but has also acknowledged that the work will continue beyond that deadline. FEMA official Dean Criswell told CNN’s Sarah Sidner on the morning of January 13 that it would take more than six months to remove the debris. “180 days for debris removal was announced last week, which also includes the full cost of lifesaving activities,” he said.
January 13, 2025, 9:58 PM IST
1800000 people ordered to leave Los Angeles, area bigger than Paris in fire