Southern California inferno claims lives, wrecks 1,100 buildings
Fires in Southern California have already claimed the lives of five people and destroyed over 1,100 buildings, according to reports from "The Los Angeles Times." The situation has disrupted the daily life of the local community, leading to school closures and the suspension of flights and public events.
As a result of the fires in Los Angeles County, at least five people have died, and more than 1,100 buildings have been destroyed. All fatalities were recorded in Altadena and Pasadena, where the fire gave residents little time to evacuate, as reported by "The Los Angeles Times."
Firefighters are contending with extreme conditions, including strong winds and dry vegetation. In Eaton, 32,500 residents have been evacuated; in Pacific Palisades, 37,000 people have been evacuated. Additionally, firefighters faced challenges in Pacific Palisades due to a lack of water in hydrants, complicating efforts to control the fire.
Drone photos reveal that about 75% of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, home to approximately 23,000 people, has been destroyed.
Water companies in Altadena have warned residents not to drink tap water due to potential contamination from the fire. An alert stated that some structures were destroyed, and the reduced water pressure could have allowed harmful substances to enter the system.
Hundreds of schools in the Los Angeles area have been closed due to extreme fire danger and poor air quality. Palisades Charter High School, featured in the movie Grease, suffered significant damage and destroyed many sports facilities.
Elon Musk shared a shocking video from Los Angeles County showing one region significantly destroyed by the blaze.
Smoke from the Los Angeles fires is making the air difficult to breathe. In two days, the fire has consumed over 25,000 acres, releasing substantial smoke and soot.
