Los Angeles Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate, 2 Dead
The wildfires in Los Angeles, Southern California, have caused huge devastation. The fire has now spread to residential areas. The fire, which was spreading rapidly, took a vivid form. Hundreds of homes have been engulfed in the fire. At the same time, many major roads have been closed. Thousands of people have been affected due to the fierce fire. Also, people had to evacuate their homes. At least 2 people have died in this fierce fire while many people have been seriously injured.
More than 1,000 buildings in fire
The fire is so terrible that more than 1,000 buildings have been completely destroyed by it. The fire broke out at 10:30 a.m. local time on Tuesday, January 7, in the Pacific Palisades area, which has now taken a frightening form. Officials said the flames have destroyed thousands of homes. People are fleeing to safer places to save their lives.
"More than 5,000 acres (2,000 hectares) of our land have been burned and the fire is raging," Los Angeles Fire Chief Anthony Marone told reporters. He said that it is estimated that about 1000 thousand buildings have been destroyed.
People were evacuated to safer places.
The fire, which broke out in an area of about 20 acres, has now spread to 1,262 acres of Pacific Palisades area. After this, 30,000 people living nearby have been sent to safe places. The fire has engulfed many buildings.
The situation is getting worse due to storm winds, which has spread panic in the entire area. Continuous relief and rescue operations are being carried out by the administration. People are being evacuated to safer places.
Shelter rooms are being built for the affected people
The National Weather Service said strong morning winds could worsen the situation. The Los Angeles Unified School District says students are being temporarily relocated from three campuses in the Pacific Palisades area due to the fires. Rescue teams are working day and night to shift people to safer places.
Local schools, community centers, and other safe places have been prepared as emergency shelters. President Joe Biden has canceled a trip to Riverside County, California, because of bad weather. He was to announce the establishment of two new national monuments in the state. Biden will deliver his speech in Los Angeles instead of Riverside County.