According to a new report, the fires in Los Angeles have killed 24 people.
The city is preparing for the return of violent winds threatening to fan the fires which leave scenes of desolation in its metropolitan area.
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Los Angeles plagued by historic fires
The megalopolis of Los Angeles was still grappling with flames on Sunday, the fires continuing to gain ground as the winds increased. Besieged by flames since Tuesday, the second most populous city in the United States continues to count its dead: the toll rose on Saturday evening to 16 deaths and could still evolve, the authorities have warned.
“The situation is still critical”warned Deanne Criswell of the federal natural disaster response agency (FEMA) on ABC on Sunday, calling on the population to remain extremely vigilant. After a short lull, hot and dry winds are expected to regain strength until Wednesday, complicating the work of firefighters, authorities have warned.
“These winds, combined with low relative humidity and fuels, will keep the fire threat very high.”warned Anthony Marrone, the county fire chief, on Sunday.
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Despite the efforts of thousands of firefighters on site, the Palisades Fire spread over the weekend to the northwest of the city and now threatens the densely populated San Fernando Valley.b More 12,000 structures – homes or various buildings – were destroyed or damaged by the fires, according to initial estimates from the authorities.
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FEARS OF NEW WIND
After a short lull, hot and dry winds are expected to regain strength until Wednesday, complicating the work of firefighters. The US Weather Service is forecasting “extreme fire behavior and life-threatening conditions”, which will peak with winds of 110 km/h in a “particularly dangerous situation (PDS)” starting Tuesday morning, said meteorologist Rose Schoenfeld.
Firefighters warned that these winds would prevent any return of evacuees before Thursday, calling for patience from residents who queue sometimes for hours in the hope of collecting medicine or clothes from their homes, or simply to see if their house has been damaged. been destroyed or not.
“Many areas still look like they were bombed,” said Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna.
NEW REVIEW
The death toll from the fires ravaging the Los Angeles area has risen to 24, authorities said on Sunday. The Los Angeles County Forensic Service released a list of victims, including eight who died in the Pacific Palisades fire and 16 in the Eaton fire.
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