Fire disaster in Los Angeles: 24 deaths and evacuations!

Fire disaster in Los Angeles: 24 deaths and evacuations!

The devastating fires in Los Angeles have caused a tragedy of enormous proportions. At least 24 people have lost their lives while hundreds of thousands have been forced to flee their homes in fear. It is estimated that over 12,000 buildings, including extensions and mobile homes, have been completely gutted by the flames so far. The areas around Pasadena and Pacific Palisades are particularly hard hit, where firefighting efforts face enormous challenges. How Today.at reported, even the highly anticipated Oscar nominations event, which was scheduled for next Friday, was postponed.

Critical situation due to persistent wind

Despite a blue sky over Los Angeles that is finally visible after a week of chaos, the situation for the fire department remains extremely tense. The National Weather Service warns of strong winds in the coming days, which could further complicate firefighting efforts. Some fires remain out of control as emergency crews battle the flames in continuous shifts of up to 36 hours. "We need a break from Mother Nature," Brice Bennett of Cal Fire said BR.de reported. This appeal comes through the devastating reports of the ever-increasing death toll and the use of cadaver dogs in the evacuated areas.

Over 180,000 people have had to leave their homes in the last few days, including several celebrities. However, some have chosen to remain in their homes despite the evacuation orders in the hope of saving their property - a decision that has unfortunately proved fatal for some. The police have imposed a curfew to prevent looting after the first suspected cases were documented. At the same time, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that clearing the rubble after the fires could take months because of the enormous devastation and the need for complicated and safe disposal of the burned-out materials.