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The fire spread in 3 areas of Los Angeles on Tuesday.
A massive fire broke out in three forests near Los Angeles in the US state of California on Tuesday. According to CNN, the fire first broke out in the forests of Pacific Palisades, Eaton and Hurst, and then is now spreading into residential areas as well. The fire broke out in Pacific Palisades at 10 a.m., in Eaton at 6 p.m., and in Hurst at 10 p.m.
Pacific Palisades suffered the most damage. The fire here has spread to an area of up to 3,000 acres in one and a half days. Due to the fire, more than 30 thousand people had to leave their homes. According to the report, this fire in Pacific Palisades is burning an area equal to five football fields to ashes in one minute.
Los Angeles Administration has declared emergency in the entire city. It is the most populous county in America. 1 crore people live here. Due to the fire spreading in the forest, about 50 thousand people here have been asked to vacate their homes immediately.
The California Administration has advised the general public not to go to the affected area. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden has announced financial assistance.
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Fire incident in 10 pictures…
The fire is spreading rapidly in the forests of Pacific Palisades.
A fire destroys a Jewish synagogue in Pasadena, California.
A woman cries as she watches the rapidly spreading fire in Pacific Palisades.
A house was completely destroyed by fire in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles.
A member of the rescue team tries to extinguish the fire.
Rescue team staff climbing the wall of the house while extinguishing the fire.
Los Angeles people fleeing their homes after the fire.
Rescue team staff battling the fire in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles.
An attempt was made to extinguish the fire by throwing water from the helicopter.
Woman covering nose with cloth to protect herself from hot air.
Why is the fire raging? Efforts are being made to control the fire with helicopters and planes, but due to stormy winds it is becoming difficult to control the fire. Due to changing direction of winds, the fire is continuously spreading at different places.
The rescue team deployed in the affected area is taking thousands of people to safe places. Local schools, community centers and other safe places have been prepared as emergency shelters.
The fire has not only caused damage to property but is also causing serious harm to the environment. Hundreds of trees and animals have been burnt to ashes in the fire. Due to jam on the roads, people are leaving their cars and going on foot to safer places.
‘Santa Sana’ winds are the biggest reason for instigating the fire. These winds are very hot. These usually run in the autumn season. These winds affect Southern California the most. According to reports, at present the winds are blowing at a speed of 130 to 160 kilometers per hour, due to which the damage is increasing.