Forest fires rage on both coasts: destruction and risk of smoke!

Forest fires rage on both coasts: destruction and risk of smoke!

Wähnen Wämen Wähnen on both coasts of the United States, which ensure massive damage and health dangers. In Southern California, the devastating “Mountain Fire” has placed over 130 houses and numerous other buildings in rubble and ash. The local authorities report at least ten people who were slightly injured by smoke poisoning. Fortunately, there are no reports about fatalities so far, but the cause of the fire remains unclear and is currently being examined.

The fire brigade has bravely beaten and was able to control about a fifth of the burning area until Saturday evening (local time). The Fire Protection Authority of Ventura County reported that the flames continue to smell further in a difficult accessible, steep terrain with dry vegetation. A change in the weather has made it easier for around 3,000 firefighters to work: windless and increasing humidity ensured better conditions. This weather conditions should last until Monday before threats stronger winds and drought from Tuesday.

shocking return for residents

The residents who were allowed to return to the fire areas found a picture of horror: burned -out streets and charred vehicles. The damage around Camarillo, northwest of Los Angeles, could still increase, since the authorities continue to examine the burned -out areas. Thousands of people hastily had to leave their homes, often only with the most necessary. But there are also bright spots: numerous animals, including 80 ducks, could be saved from the flames, which was recorded in a moving video of an animal shelter.

fires also on the east coast

But the disaster is not limited to the west coast! Forest fires have also broken out on the US East coast, around 4,000 kilometers away. There is drought in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, and people are called for saving water. In the metropolis of New York, where a drought warning was recently pronounced over 20 years ago, hundreds of forest fires have already been registered. The Prospect Park in Brooklyn is particularly affected, where the flames raged and a thick smoke was above the city. At the beginning of the week, however, a little rain is expected that could possibly defuse the situation.