When the smoke waved through the panorama and the air thickens the smell of burning forests, the Los Angeles area faces a nightmare that seems almost unimaginable.
Soups, powered by unpredictable winds and dry bone conditions, race on neighborhoods and harsh terrain and leave a trail of destruction after their furrow. What began as localized flames has quickly spiral into the uncontrollable power of nature, threatening lives, homes and the whole community.
Since the people are growing daily, the inhabitants are left for safety, while the authorities and emergency respondents are tirelessly working to contain flames. This disaster is already on the way to become the most expensive in California history, and the impacts will be felt long after the fires go out.
The Los Angeles region is struggling with catastrophic fires swept through the mountains and residential areas and potentially becomes the most expensive disaster in California history.
On Friday evening, officials expanded the evacuation zone for Palisades firing towards Santa Monica and brought it to just 1.5 miles from the famous Santa Monica pier. This widespread zone now includes the getty centers in which the Getty Museum is located.
More than 150,000 people were ordered and another 166,000 were alerted to the preparation for departure. The fires burned more than 37,000 acres and 11 deaths were reported according to the authorities.
At a press conference, officials said that Eaton Fire, one of the largest at 14,000 acres, does not have to expand this weekend due to milder winds. However, they warned that strong winds could make the situation worse next week. At the beginning of the week, the winds reaching 90 miles per hour accelerated the fire span.
JPMorgan estimates that fires could lead to insured losses and total damage to $ 50 billion, which exceeded the camp of the camp in 2018, causing insured losses of $ 10 billion.
Strong smoke now surrounds Los Angeles and gives the city an apocalyptic atmosphere. The district prosecutor Nathan Hochman compared the current disaster to previous tragedies such as fires and earthquakes for 90 years.
There was also a false emergency warning, confusion and panic. The Los Angeles Emergency Team has issued an apology and is working to solve the problem and urge the residents not to forbid emergency warnings of their phones.
On Thursday, FAA released a warning against flying drones in firefighting zones after the drone collided with a firefighting plane.
Satellite images show the extent of damage caused by fire and Elona Muske Starlink helps people to stay in conjunction during the crisis.
Here are the main fire updates:
The Palisades fire, which began on Tuesday in the Pacific Palisades, north of Santa Monica, burned 21,000 acres and contains only 8%. Five people died and more than 5,300 structures were influenced.
The cause of the fire is the subject of the investigation. Some celebrities, including Paris Hilton and Billy Crystal, lost their homes. On Thursday, the drone hit the wing of the fire brigade and postponed the repairs until Monday.
Eaton Fire, which started on Tuesday evening near Pasadena, burned 14,000 hectares and contains only 3%. Six people died and 7,000 structures were damaged or destroyed. The fire is heading towards Mount Wilson, where the communication towers are located. The cause remains unknown.
The fire of Hurst, which began late on Tuesday in the San Fernando Valley, burned 771 acres and contains 70%. The evacuation orders have been canceled.
The fire of the brush set fire to the Thursday near the Los Angeles-Ventura region, burned 1,000 acres and is now 50%. Possible suspect of arson was arrested.
The fire of the sunset, which burned 40 hectares in the rune of the canyon, was contained. Other fires in City, Acton and San Fernando Valley were under control or almost contained.
Several events throughout Los Angeles were canceled, including critics’ awards, Lakers games and concerts. Lax flights and other airports were delayed and closed tourist attractions such as Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and Universal Studios.
California ongoing insurance crisis increases. Companies such as State Farm have stopped issuing new insurance contracts in the state and the premium for existing politicians has increased sharply. Some homeowners may be forced to rebuild without paying insurance because the risk of fire is continuing.
Conclusion
The devastating fires of the wastelands of Los Angeles and the surrounding areas caused extensive destruction, with thousands of inhabitants displaced and lost lives. As fires continue to grow, financial tolls are expected to be monumental and potentially exceed the previous records in California history. Despite the efforts to limit flames, the situation remains volatile, with unpredictable weather conditions complicating firefighting efforts. Wider impacts are felt across the state, from canceled events to delay during air transport and the ongoing insurance crisis deteriorates the burden of homeowners.
Since the community is struggling with immediate danger and long -term recovery, the resistance of affected people will be tested, while the focus will shift to rebuilding and preparing for future challenges.