California:
In America, the fire in the forests of Los Angeles city of California state is becoming severe. The scope of the fire is increasing every moment. The forest fire broke out on Tuesday (January 7). At least six forests have been burning since then. The fire has destroyed homes and businesses spread over an area of ​​more than 17,000 acres. According to the New York Times report, so far 1900 buildings have been burnt to ashes. 28 thousand houses have been damaged. Hollywood is also under threat. The fire is so huge that it has destroyed the houses of many Hollywood stars. Even the house of US Vice President Kamala Harris has been evacuated.
According to BBC report, Los Angeles is the second largest city of America. More than 1 crore people live here. The fire here is the biggest fire so far. Let us know why there are frequent fires in the forests of Los Angeles? How much damage has been caused in the fire so far? How is the rescue going on:-
The fire is spreading in the Hollywood Hills, just above Hollywood Boulevard and its Walk of Fame.
When did the fire start?
According to CNN report, first this fire broke out in the forests of Pacific Palisades, Eaton and Hurst. Gradually it started spreading. Within no time it engulfed the residential areas. The Pacific Palisades fire broke out at 10 a.m. Then the fire spread to the remaining 5 forests. According to CNN’s report, the fire in Pacific Palisades is destroying an area equal to 5 football fields every minute. According to FIFA, the size of the football ground should be 105 meters long and 68 meters wide.
5 people have died so far
The strong flames of fire are spreading in almost all areas of Los Angeles. According to BBC report, so far 5 people have lost their lives in the fire. More than 1 lakh people have been forced to leave their homes. About 3 lakh people have been instructed to go to safe places. Animals have also become homeless due to the fire.
Till now 1900 buildings have been burnt to ashes.
Ash scattered on the roads, schools and colleges closed
Due to the fire, ashes are scattered on the roads. A cloud of black smoke is rising into the sky. In such a situation, all the schools and colleges of the city have been closed as a precautionary measure. Markets are closed. Every kind of activity has been banned. The electricity in the city has been cut off. Due to the fire, Southern California Gas Company has shut off the supply of natural gas to Malibu communities from Brentwood Country Club to Pepperdine University. At least 15,000 customers will be affected by this.
How is the fire spreading?
In fact, ‘Santa Sana’ winds are the biggest reason for provoking fire in the forests of Los Angeles. These winds are very hot, which blow during the autumn season. These winds trouble Southern California the most. According to BBC report, due to winter season, strong winds are blowing in the city at a speed of about 160 km per hour. Due to this the fire is spreading, which is becoming difficult for the fire tender team to control.
The fire has destroyed homes and businesses spread over an area of ​​more than 17,000 acres.
How is the fire being extinguished?
The help of helicopter is being taken to control the fire. 7500 firefighters have been deployed to extinguish the fire. People are being rescued and taken to safe places. Emergency shelter homes have been made in schools, colleges and community centres. Arrangements for food and drinks have been made. Emergency has been declared in the entire city. The California Administration has advised the general public not to go to the affected area. Like President Joe Biden, he has announced financial assistance for the people affected by the fire.
Problems being faced in air rescue operation
There are difficulties in controlling the fire due to stormy winds. Due to changing direction of winds, the fire is continuously spreading at different places. Due to strong winds, the fire has taken the form of firenado i.e. fire+tornado.
So far 5 people have lost their lives in the fire.
Danger looms on ‘Hollywood Board’ too
The fire in Los Angeles has become so terrible that it is in danger of destroying the ‘Hollywood Board’, the identity of the American film industry, on the Hollywood Hills. The fire is spreading in the Hollywood Hills, just above Hollywood Boulevard and its Walk of Fame. The bungalows of many Hollywood stars have been gutted by fire in Palisades, the posh area of ​​the city.
The bungalows of these stars were destroyed
According to reports, the houses of many Hollywood stars including Paris Hilton, Steven Spielberg, Mandy Moore, Ashton Kutcher have been destroyed. Due to the fire, many celebrities had to leave their homes and shift to other places.
About 3 lakh people have been instructed to go to safe places.
Biden canceled Italy tour
US President Joe Biden has canceled his visit to Italy after the news of the fire. This would have been Biden’s last visit while in office. He has constantly kept an eye on the ongoing work to extinguish the fire and the rescue operation.
Biden said, “No matter how long it takes. We know we have a very long way to go. The federal government will be here as long as you need us.”
Trump held Biden responsible
Meanwhile, newly elected President Donald Trump has blamed current President Joe Biden for the fire that spread in Los Angeles. Trump said, “There is no water in the fire hydrants. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has no money. Joe Biden is leaving all this for me. Thank you…”
