Urgent.. American investigative authorities reveal the cause of fires in California forests
The American authorities announced the cause of the massive fire in California, which is one of the most devastating fires in recent years, killing at least 16 people and forcing the evacuation of about 180 residents.
According to “Bloomberg” magazine ; The initial cause of the tragedy was the breakage of one of the power lines.
The fire destroyed thousands of homes and turned entire areas into burning barren lands, with losses resulting from the disaster estimated at about 150 billion dollars, but experts warn that This number may rise as damage figures become more accurate.
The fire spread extremely quickly due to strong winds and dry conditions that have become a distinctive feature of the region in recent years due to changing Climate.
The fire broke out suddenly, sweeping through many densely populated areas. Many residents did not have time to leave their homes in time, despite warnings from emergency services.
Rescue operations continue, but difficult weather conditions and the expansion of the disaster area make the work of firefighters and rescuers difficult.  ;
Environmental experts and climate scientists point out that such disasters are becoming more frequent due to rising temperatures and decreasing rainfall in the region.
The drying of vegetation and dilapidated electrical infrastructure also increase Of possibilities Fire outbreaks. California has been witnessing devastating fires for several consecutive years, and this incident only confirms the need to take urgent measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in the affected areas and requested federal assistance.< /p>
In his speech, he indicated that dealing with the consequences of the fire will require significant resources and time.
US President Joe Biden has already promised federal support, Including additional funding and assistance to the National Guard.
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