The fire in the forests of Los Angeles, America is continuously increasing. The Pacific Palisades forest fire soon engulfed six more forests, but now it is reported that the fire has spread to two more forests. This fire is not limited to forests only, but it has also destroyed large residential areas. It is estimated that the fire caused a loss of 50 billion dollars. The death toll has also increased to 7.
The worst fire in history
This fire is being described as the second most destructive fire in the history of California. The fire has spread to 2900 acres and is increasing by the day.
This fire has created an outcry in Hollywood. The homes of celebrities ranging from Kamala Harris to Paris Hilton, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Hanks and Mandy Moore are in danger.
The fire has still not been brought under control
- According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the biggest fire is in Palisades Forest. An area of 20,000 acres has been burnt by the fire. Six percent of the forests have been destroyed. The remaining forest fires have not yet been brought under control.
- The fire brigade is constantly facing shortage of water. 60 more companies have been deployed to extinguish the fire. It is estimated that the fire caused more than $50 billion in damage to Los Angeles.
- So far, about two lakh people have been evacuated to safe places due to the fire. Pictures viral on social media show houses on fire, people screaming and animals running away in terror.
Big loss to Hollywood Hills
- A fire broke out in the studios of many of the world’s biggest production houses in the Hollywood Hills. It also includes the homes of many Hollywood stars. The fire, which has spread to 5 areas, is still fierce. The fire has still not been controlled in some areas. Firefighters are continuously trying to control the fire.
- More than 100,000 people have been left homeless due to the devastation caused by the fires in California. There is electricity crisis in 4 lakh houses. 60,000 buildings are at risk due to the 20,000-acre fire. There is a possibility of a loss of about 57 billion dollars due to the fire.