Kumar Bahukhandi
Fire devastates Los Angeles-Photo -Reuters
Due to the fire in Los Angeles, about two lakh people have been evacuated to safer places so far. In the viral pictures on social media, houses burning with fire, people screaming and shouting, animals running in panic can be seen. Smoke is seen everywhere.
The fire in the forests of Los Angeles, America is continuously increasing. The fire that first started in the Pacific Palisades forest engulfed six more forests in no time, but now it is reported that the fire has spread to two more forests. The fire is not limited to forests only, but residential areas have been destroyed on a large scale. It is estimated that the fire has caused a loss of 50 billion dollars. The death toll has also increased to 7.
This fire is being described as the second most destructive fire in the history of California. The fire has spread over an area of 2900 acres and its area is constantly increasing. The fire has created an uproar in Hollywood. Homes of celebrities like Kamala Harris, Paris Hilton, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Hanks and Mandy Moore are in danger.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the biggest fire is in the Palisades forest. This fire has destroyed an area of 20,000 acres. Six percent of this forest has been extinguished. The fire in the remaining forests has not been controlled yet.
Fire devastates Los Angeles-Photo -Reuters
The fire brigade is constantly struggling with the shortage of water. 60 more companies have been deployed to extinguish the fire. The fire is estimated to cause a loss of more than 50 billion dollars to Los Angeles.
Due to the fire, about two lakh people have been evacuated to safer places so far. In the viral pictures on social media, houses burning with fire, people screaming and shouting, animals running in panic can be seen. Smoke is seen everywhere.
Fire devastates Los Angeles-Photo -Reuters
Why is the fire spreading instead of getting extinguished?
The fire in America’s forests has shocked the whole world. A record number of firefighters and rescue teams are trying to extinguish the fire. Efforts are being made to control the fire with helicopters and planes, but instead of getting extinguished, this fire is spreading rapidly. The reason for this is that it is becoming difficult to control the fire due to stormy winds. The fire is also constantly spreading to different places due to the change in the direction of the winds.
Fire devastates Los Angeles-Photo -Reuters
Rescue and rehabilitation work is going on in full swing. So far thousands of people have been moved to safer places. Schools, community centers and other safe places have been prepared as emergency shelters.
Fire devastates Los Angeles-Photo -Reuters
It seemed as if someone had dropped an atom bomb.
Regarding this horrific fire in Los Angeles, Sheriff Robert Luna said that it seems as if someone has dropped an atom bomb in these areas. I am stunned by this situation, I am numb. We just wish that the death toll does not increase any more. But seeing the kind of devastation that has been caused, we are not expecting any good news.
California mayor in the crosshairs
Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass is in the crosshairs of everyone over the ever-increasing fire in the city. She said in a press conference that right now our entire focus is on saving lives. When the fire is extinguished, it will be assessed where the mistakes were made and what could not be done.
Private forecaster AccuWeather estimates that the fire has caused losses of $135 to $150 billion. This also includes insurance recovery figures.
