LA wildfires: Death toll reached 24, more than 12,000 homes reduced to ashes
by Sudeshna Panda · KalingaTVLA wildfires: The LA wildfires continue to rage, the death toll has risen to 24, many people have gone missing. The fire in Los Angeles is spreading rapidly. Instead of stopping, the wildfire has now spread to new areas. More than 12,000 homes have been reduced to ashes.
The city of Pacific Palisades is in the middle of the fire. The fire has spread to about 1,000 acres. As a result, the people have been forced to leave their homes and move to safer places. About 200,000 people have fled their homes. Many Hollywood stars have left their homes. Some cities have been completely burned. Property worth 1.2 trillion has been reduced to ashes. This is the largest fire in the history of United States of America.
It is worth mentioning here that, as many as 335 schools have been closed due to the fire. Meanwhile, the forest fire is being fueled by the Southern breeze. This wind is helping the fire spread. This wind coming from the dry region of South Los Angeles and has made the fire more fierce. There is not enough water to control the fire. Water is being sprayed by helicopters. The government is trying to extinguish the fire. Still, the fire is not being controlled. Controlling the fire has become a challenge for the government.
It is worth noting that the fire broke out in the California forest on January 7, which has not stopped even after a week. 30 helicopters are raining water from the sky. Controlling the fire has become a challenge for the government. California Governor Gavin Newsom has expressed his utter helplessness over the lack of water.