Number of fatalities after devastating fires in Los Angeles increases to 30

Number of fatalities after devastating fires in Los Angeles increases to 30

Altadena, USA - On April 3, 2025, it was three months ago that devastating fires raged in the greater Los Angeles area. The number of confirmed fatalities has risen to 30, such as ​​Kleine Zeitung . The remains of another victim that lost his life in Eaton Fire was discovered in the suburb of Altadena. This fire called for a total of 18 lives.

In addition, twelve other people died in the Palisades Fire. Both fires that broke out on January 7, 2025 are among the worst in the history of South California. Over 10,000 residential buildings and other buildings were destroyed and more than 150 square kilometers were burned. The wealthy areas such as Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Altadena, where many residents had to be evacuated from their houses, were particularly affected.

causes and statistics on forest fires

The exact cause of these devastating fires remains unclear. According to BMEL Statistics , around 77 percent of the forest areas burned for unexplained reasons. Negligence played a role in around 14 percent of the fires, with more than half of these cases being due to the behavior of the general public, for example by careless campers or playing children. This information clarifies that many fires would be avoidable if there was more caution in dealing with nature.

In 2023, 69 forest fires were registered in another context on around 61 hectares, which made 4.9 percent of the total affected area. "Other action -related effects", which include the causes of fire, in which there is no negligence.

The current fires in Los Angeles have again strengthened the debate about preventive measures. The increase in such catastrophic events in recent years raises questions about forest fire fighting and the protection of the population. Especially in densely populated and expensive residential areas, it is important to develop suitable strategies to prevent future tragedies.