Los Angeles continues to be engulfed in flames for the 7th day in a row, as fires continue to ravage the area.
A devastating wildfire in Southern California has killed at least 24 people, forced thousands from their homes, and left entire neighborhoods in ruins.
According to officials, the crisis is expected to intensify as hurricane-force winds play a key role in worsening the already dire situation. There are risks.
The fire, which broke out more than a week ago, has burned more than 160 square kilometers. However, there are no satisfactory signs yet.
Of the six major wildfires currently burning in Los Angeles, the Palisades Fire is the largest, with only 14% containment. The second largest, Eaton Fire, comprises 33 percent.
According to the statement of the authorities, this fire is the most destructive in the history of California.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said at a press conference that the death toll could rise because many residents were missing.
“This is one of the most devastating natural disasters our state has ever experienced,” Newsom said.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning, the most severe advisory in its arsenal.
According to the NWS Report Dry Santa Ana winds of 112 km/h are expected to persist through Wednesday. These winds, combined with low moisture and drought-prone vegetation, can fuel existing fires and ignite new ones.
More than 92,000 residents in Los Angeles County have been ordered to evacuate so far, with an additional 89,000 under evacuation warnings. Hundreds of homes and businesses have been destroyed.
The current administration and the incoming administration of the United States have expressed their condolences to the families of the victims.
President-elect Donald Trump called the fire-ravaged areas a ‘big bomb site’. “We’re going to change Los Angeles in unprecedented ways,” Trump expressed.
