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The United States of America, which is called a superpower in the world, is currently under fire. California’s forest fires are continuously increasing. According to the information, more than 5 people have died. The houses of Hollywood celebrities have been raided. Every effort is being made to control the fire but the fire is increasing. So let us know how much loss America suffered due to this fire.
Loss bigger than the GDP of any country
It is estimated that Los Angeles has suffered a loss of more than $50 billion due to the ever-increasing fire. This amount is more than the GDP of many countries. In comparison, this amount is 8 times more than the GDP of Maldives. It is noteworthy that this terrible incident, which happened after the party’s defeat in the US elections, is a big blow for US President Joe Biden.
The fire is so severe that more than 1 lakh people have been evacuated from the affected area to safe places. Additionally, a new fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles. After this more people were evacuated from the area. The Palisades Fire to the west has burned about 15,832 acres. KTLA TV video shows blocks of homes burning and billowing smoke billowing out in Pacific Palisades.
Loss of more than 50 billion dollars
Acuvedon, a private US forecaster, said on Wednesday January 8 that the California wildfires are the most destructive in history. Damage was initially estimated at more than $50 billion. While AccuWeather estimates that the fire caused $52 to $57 billion in damage.
When did the fire start?
It is noteworthy that the incident of fire first came to light on Tuesday, January 7. Wildfire is spreading rapidly in California. The Pacific Palisades area has suffered the most damage from the fire. Here the fire has engulfed more than 5 thousand acres. The area is located east of Los Angeles, between the seaside cities of Santa Monica and Malibu. Many stars of film, television and music industries live in this place.