Helicopters and fighter planes engaged in extinguishing the fire in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Fire: The Los Angeles fire has shaken the entire America. This fire, which has been going on for about 5 days, is increasing. It has now engulfed Southern California as well. Now this fire is moving rapidly eastward from the Palisades forests. The entire city is burning helplessly like Lanka. Every measure taken by America to extinguish the fire has proved inadequate so far. The death toll in this horrific fire has now increased to 16.
Therefore, now America has started airstrike on the flames through planes to stop the fire from spreading further. Its purpose is to prevent the Palisades wildfire in Los Angeles from spreading eastward by spraying water and fire retardants. On Saturday, water and fire retardant material was rained on the steep hills in the Palisades forest using planes.
Winds blowing at a speed of 110 kilometers per hour
The biggest role in igniting this fire is also played by the winds blowing in Los Angeles at a speed of about 110 kilometers per hour. The warning of strong wind gusts has increased the possibility of the situation getting worse. Meanwhile, the work of extinguishing the fire on the ground has intensified.
Over the past 24 hours, the Palisades Fire has grown by about 1,000 acres, officials said. Thousands of houses were burnt due to this.
More than 12 thousand buildings have been destroyed so far
At least 16 people have died as of late Saturday night after six simultaneous fires broke out in Los Angeles County neighborhoods since Tuesday, foreign media reported citing the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. Fire officials said that 12,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed by the fire. At least 13 people are estimated to be missing. The death toll is expected to rise as firefighters are able to conduct door-to-door searches. The Palisades wildfire is now 11% contained, but has burned more than 22,000 acres, Cal Fire official Todd Hopkins said at a news conference.
Fire may spread towards the valley
Hopkins warned people that the Palisades fire could reach Brentwood and Fernando Valley after spreading through the Mandeville Canyon neighborhood, near where celebrities live, given the speed at which the fire is moving. And they also have a playground here. (input-agencies)
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