27 people have died in the massive wildfire that broke out in Southern California last week. About 12,300 buildings were destroyed in the fire. The fire has charred an area of ​​23,713 acres (95.96 km²). So far, 31 percent of the fire that broke out on January 7 has been controlled.
Polluted air is becoming a challenge amid the havoc of forest fires in California, America. Considering the seriousness, the US National Weather Service (NWS) has advised the people of California not to go out of their homes due to forest fires and poor air quality. According to Xinhua news agency, the NWS has issued several warnings regarding air quality in the South Coast Air Basin, Coachella Valley and East Riverside County. Parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties are expected to experience strong ‘Santa Ana’ winds that could fan the fires.
Gusty, ‘Santa Ana’ winds are expected overnight in parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, according to the NWS. The South Coast Air Quality Management District also issued a warning about airborne dust and ash caused by strong ‘Santa Ana’ winds through Tuesday evening. The NWS has issued red flag warnings, high wind warnings and wind advisories for much of the area.
Last week, 27 people died in a massive wildfire in Southern California. The fire lasted for more than a week. At least 12,300 buildings were destroyed during this period. The Palisades Fire is the largest active wildfire in the Los Angeles area. This fire has burnt an area of ​​23,713 acres (95.96 sq km). So far, 31 percent of the fire that broke out on January 7 has been controlled, whereas it was 22 percent at the beginning of Thursday.
“Temperatures were cool overnight and this morning. There were light winds and good humidity,” the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) said in an update Friday morning. “Crews are working to reduce the spread of the fire, while also ensuring the safety of the general public and those at the scene,” he said. Another large active fire, the Eaton Fire, was 65 percent contained as of Friday morning. A day earlier it was 55 percent. The deadly fire has burned 14,117 acres (57.1 km²) near Altadena and Pasadena.
Cal Fire said firefighters are now working to contain the blaze in inaccessible areas. According to Cal Fire, efforts to contain the fire are continuing to increase and the fire is expected to remain within its current area. Evacuation orders were lifted in some areas on Thursday, allowing at least 11,000 people to return to their homes, local officials said. But people will have to show proof of residence to go to their area. Some other areas which have been devastated by forest fires. Will still be closed to the public.
