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Los Angeles Fire: 16 Declared Dead, 12,000 Structures Burned To The Ground & Other Updates From The Heartbreaking Tragedy

Los Angeles in the USA has been engulfed in the worst fire the region has seen in years.

by Sanjana Shenoy
Los Angeles Fire: 16 Declared Dead, 12,000 Structures Burned To The Ground & Other Updates From The Heartbreaking Tragedy

Los Angeles is ravaged by the worst fire the USA has ever seen. The wildfires are seeing no sign of stoppage as it has destroyed over 12,000 properties. On Saturday, the death toll heartbreakingly climbed up to 16 on Saturday. Authorities reported, 11 were from the Eaton Fire Zone and five from the Palisades Fire Zone. Here are more updates about this unfortunate blaze.

Los Angeles Fire Claims 16 Lives

With winds gusting up to 120 kmph in the coming days, citing no relief from the fire blazing Los Angeles to the ground. A meteorologist stated to LA Times that they are concerned about the wind picking up speed on Saturday. And then again on Monday and Wednesday. The duration of the high-speed wind is “not looking good”. The largest fires including the ones in Palisades and Eaton continue to spread. Firefighters carried out new evacuations on Saturday.

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Toxic Smoke Pollutes The Air As Residents Are Advises To Stay Safe

The fire in Palisades has scorched 22,600 acres of land out of which only 11 per cent is contained. The fire in Eaton has affected the Altadena area and blazed 14,000 acres. Only 15 per cent of the fire has been contained as firefighters tirelessly work around the clock to contain the fire. US President Joe Biden called the destructions caused by the fire a “war scene”. And revealed that a curfew has been imposed in evacuated areas to prevent looting.

The fires in Los Angeles have brought at least 12,000 structures to the ground although not all of them were residential. At least 426 homes have been confirmed ravaged in the largest fire the region has ever seen. Unleashing toxic smoke in the air, the fire has been declared a public health emergency by the Los Angeles County. Residents have been advised to avoid stepping outdoors and use air filtration systems.

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To locate victims, search teams have deployed cadaver dogs to sniff the rubble and locate victims. The death count stands at 16 but authorities fear it may rise. Apart from Canada, Mexico has also joined the rescue and firefighting work.

We extend our condolences to the bereaved families of Los Angeles.

Cover Image Courtesy: @kirawontmiss and @invis4yo/ Instagram

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First Published: January 12, 2025 12:48 PM