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Hellish inferno in Hollywood: thousands of houses in danger!
Devastating forest fires in Los Angeles: Images of destruction, evacuations and fire departments in constant operation. Current updates on the fires.
Hellish inferno in Hollywood: thousands of houses in danger!
A devastating fire inferno is raging in Los Angeles, causing fear and terror throughout the city. Driven by strong Santa Ana winds, at least six fires have spread since Tuesday, causing inches of destruction. The major fire in the Hollywood Hills is particularly frightening. According to initial estimates by the authorities, it has weakened, but the danger still remains as the weather conditions are expected to worsen again from Thursday oe24 reported. Shocking drone footage shows entire blocks of flats reduced to ash, with only charred tree stumps and ruins left behind. The impact has been catastrophic: at least five people have died, over 2,000 buildings have been destroyed and more than 130,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate. Mayor Karen Bass called the situation a historic firestorm, while President Biden declared the region a disaster area to mobilize aid.
The fire brigade is fighting under extreme conditions
The fire department's work is made more difficult by the extreme weather conditions and the constant water shortage. In some parts of the city, it was reported that fire hydrants were temporarily not supplying water, further complicating firefighting efforts sueddeutsche.de reported. Firefighters from six states have been called to California to support local forces that are at their absolute limit. Firefighting planes and helicopters are in use around the clock. Despite the difficulties, some firefighters are optimistic about a possible turnaround if the winds die down.
The dramatic scene is watched by disbelieving spectators on Sunset Boulevard, where people witness the nightly rise of the flames in disbelief. In the immediate vicinity of the famous Walk of Fame, the flames are a contrasting glowing red against the sky and attract attention. Given the devastating situation, schools in the region remain closed, and Hollywood is also at a standstill: the planned Critics Choice Awards gala was postponed due to the fires, and numerous film premieres have been canceled. In this critical situation, there remains hope that the flames will end soon and that the shaken city will return to normality.