Wildfires ravage Los Angeles: Death toll and damage climb
Fires in Los Angeles have already claimed 16 lives. Medical services report a challenging situation due to strong winds, and losses are estimated to exceed 100 billion dollars (81 billion pounds).
Fires in Los Angeles County, which have been ongoing since last Tuesday, have resulted in the deaths of 16 people. The situation is exacerbated by increasing winds, and losses may exceed 100 billion dollars (81 billion pounds).
In the Altadena area, located in the "Eaton Fire" zone, the bodies of 11 people have been found, and another five people have died in the "Palisades Fire" in Pacific Palisades.
Earlier, there were reports of 13 deaths and 13 missing persons. Search teams, supported by dogs, are sifting through the debris.
Approximately 153,000 people have been evacuated, and 166,000 have received warnings about potential evacuation. County Sheriff Robert Luna reported the detention of 22 people suspected of looting and breaking the curfew.
Devastating scale of destruction
The fires have destroyed over 12,000 buildings and covered an area of 56 square miles. Despite the involvement of numerous firefighters and equipment, the calamity does not subside. Further evacuation orders have been issued.
Support from neighbouring states and Canada has partially helped extinguish some fires, such as the Palisades Fire, but weather conditions still hinder control over the situation.
Authorities have imposed a curfew, and the death toll continues to rise. Efforts are focused on preventing further destruction and providing aid to those affected.
