Los Angeles: A new fire has broken out in the forests of Los Angeles in America. It has now started affecting the surrounding buildings as well. According to American officials, 5 people have died in this accident and more than 1100 buildings have been burnt to ashes. It is being told that this fire broke out in Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles. It killed at least five people and destroyed more than 1,100 homes and other buildings throughout Los Angeles County. This is said to be the most destructive fire in this area so far. Due to this, US President Joe Biden has also canceled his trip to Italy.
After attending the memorial service of former President Jimmy Carter, Biden was to leave on Thursday afternoon on a three-day trip abroad to meet Pope Francis and Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Georgia Meloni. Biden had gone to Los Angeles to see his great-grandson, born on Wednesday, and received information about the fire incident from local fire officials before returning to Washington.
Workers trying to control the fire amid 100 mile per hour winds
Firefighters battled multiple blazes overnight. But this fire has spread to many other places in the forest. It is being told that strong winds blowing at a speed of 100 miles per hour ignited three big fires simultaneously in the forest. It burned more than 15,800 acres of land and numerous homes, businesses and landmarks in the Palisades and west along the Pacific Coast Highway toward Malibu. The Eaton fire destroyed more than 10,000 acres of land and many structures in Altadena and Pasadena. While the Sunset Fire, known as the Sunset Fire, broke out around 5:45 p.m., burning Hollywood Boulevard and the south side. 700 acres of land burned in the area around Sylmar.
The most devastating fire ever
More than 1,100 homes, businesses and other buildings have burned and at least five people have died in a wildfire that has scorched communities in Los Angeles County, making it one of the most destructive fires in the region. Five bodies were found in three structures in Altadena, where a fire broke out in Eaton Tuesday night, leaving residents little time to escape. L.A. The cause of death has not been determined, county Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said at a news conference Wednesday evening. Marone said the agency has requested a K-9 specializing in detecting human remains, which will be used to ensure no other people are involved in the fire. (Input-Los Angeles Time)
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