Feuerinferno in Los Angeles: Hell in the palisades!

Feuerinferno in Los Angeles: Hell in the palisades!

In a devastating incident in Los Angeles, which has developed since January 7, 2025, the forest fires in and around the Pacific Palisades district have become a big disaster. According to the department for forensic medicine in Los Angeles, eight corpses in the Pacific Palisades district and 16 have been found in the affected area of ​​the Eaton fire in Pasadena. This emerges from a list published on Sunday. Destruction by the fires has already affected over 12,000 buildings, while 150,000 people were asked to leave their houses. The rapid spread of the flames also threatens to endanger the J. Paul Getty Museum and the UCLA, as the responsible authorities fear that strong winds further fuel the situation.

The fire brigade confirmed that the flames were devastating up to 160 square kilometers of land, with the majority of the two large fires in the Pacific Palisades and the Eaton fire. In order to contain the extent of the destruction, search teams with funeral dogs are in use to systematically search the affected areas. The Palisades Fire is part of the persistent risk of forest fire in South California, which is particularly important during this time due to the climatic conditions, since the region is known for its Mediterranean climate and susceptible topography.

The story of Pacific Palisades

pacific Palisades, a historic quarter in the west of Los Angeles, has been known for its seclusion and as a retreat of celebrities since its foundation in 1921. The geographical location and the natural environment offer numerous options for hiking and leisure activities. The quarter recorded significant population growth over the decades, but was tragically severely affected by the recent fire. The events show how quickly the environmental relationships can change and what challenges are associated with the adjacent communities, as wikipedia reported.