Eleven dead in Easton fires. Five dead in Paladises. In a new update on the fires in Los Angeles, the city’s medical services adjust the death toll to a total of sixteen. In addition, many people are still missing.
The end of the fires is not yet in sight. Stronger winds will soon arise. This may fuel the fire, fire chief Brent Pascua told the press. Firefighters are working around the clock to contain the four outbreaks of fire. Saturday was “a productive day.” “We deployed our aircraft, along with helicopters, and worked closely with the teams on the ground.”
Although Pascua fears that stronger winds will soon make their work more difficult. “Safety may be compromised,” he noted. At the same time, the wind can push the fire towards the coastline. That’s a good thing, Pascua thinks.
Looters
According to The Washington Post there are now four major fires in Los Angeles. Together they cover an area of almost 15,000 hectares. The Paladises fire is the largest. There, 9,300 hectares are ablaze.
Mayors can also gradually announce how much damage there is. In Malibu, about a third of their eastern edge has been reduced to ashes. “A huge blow,” said Mayor Doug Stewart. The fire has not yet been extinguished, he warns. “We are still fighting the fire. Moreover, there is a strong wind coming.”
Not only the fire brigade, but also the police have their hands full. In their fight against looters, they have already made seven arrests. “Looting is a problem. The number of arrests is increasing. We even arrested two people dressed as firefighters.” Private security guards some abandoned houses, hired by people who had to flee from their homes. “They are vetted. We are keeping an eye on them,” he said.
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