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Los Angeles fires devastate California’s largest metropolitan area in 40 years
An analysis shows that the Los Angeles fires have torn through California’s largest metropolitan area for at least 40 years.
Local authorities in America announced that firefighting teams have finally begun to make progress, a week after forest fires began in the Los Angeles area.
Local authorities in America announced that firefighting teams have finally begun to make progress, a week after forest fires began in the Los Angeles area.
Los Angeles fire developments
Near Pasadena, she pointed out that the Eaton fire was contained by about 50% as of Wednesday, which had killed 17 people out of 25 deaths confirmed by local authorities so far.
Local authorities reported that the Palisades fire, which burned a large area on the western edge of Los Angeles, had barely spread in recent days.
More than 12,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed in the region, according to initial estimates.
Constant warnings
There were also weather forecasts for the coming days, indicating a decrease in wind speeds and a decrease in temperatures, which raises hopes that the most difficult phase of the emergency situation may be over.
At the same time, meteorologists warned of the intensification of the monsoon winds known as “Santa Ana,” stressing their particular danger.
The National Weather Service also issued an appeal to residents and said: “Remain alert, be prepared to evacuate, and avoid anything that could cause a fire.”
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