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Los Angeles Fire: The fire that broke out in America’s Los Angeles city has caused terrible devastation. The death toll due to the fire has reached 26 and thousands of houses have been destroyed. The disturbing thing is that meteorologists have predicted the winds to increase further this week, in view of which the fire brigade teams have intensified efforts to extinguish the fire. Officials said at least 16 people are missing and their number may increase.

the fire will grow stronger

The National Weather Service has issued a warning due to the fire. The National Weather Service has predicted winds of up to 80 kilometers per hour in the area, with wind speeds up to 113 kilometers per hour expected in mountainous areas. Meteorologist Rich Thompson said the fire was expected to become more intense on Tuesday. Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony C. Marone said 70 additional water trucks had arrived to accelerate efforts to extinguish the fire.

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The situation is terrible

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said conditions were dire and that 12 people were reported missing from the fire in the Eaton area and four in the Palisades. Luna said many more people are expected to be reported missing and officials are trying to find out how many of those who have died so far are those who have been reported missing. Meanwhile, the death toll has increased to 26.

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The death toll may increase

The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office said in a statement that eight people died in the fire in the Palisades area, while 16 people died in the fire in the Eaton area. Officials have expressed fear that the death toll will increase. Authorities have set up a center where information about missing people can be filed. Officials are preparing online data of houses damaged or destroyed in the fire. (AP)