Los Angeles fires burn $50 billion in assets, looting continues

 

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The city of Los Angeles, California, USA, is burning in the most devastating fire in history. Multiple fires are still out of control around the city, known as the center of the entertainment world.

Five deaths have already been reported and about 70,000 people have been evacuated to safe places.

There are also reports of looting in the city devastated by the fires. So far, the police have arrested 20 people involved in the looting.

The fire broke out in Los Angeles last Tuesday. The fire spread rapidly in all directions due to the strong wind. International media reported, citing the fire service, that six separate fires had broken out there as of Thursday. The fire is spreading rapidly due to strong winds, especially in the Pacific Palisades, Eaton, and Hearst areas. Various events in Hollywood have been postponed due to the fires. The Pacific Palisades area, a favorite of celebrities, and many luxury homes in the surrounding area have been burned down.

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The fire has destroyed about 2,000 structures in Los Angeles so far. Among them are houses worth hundreds of millions of dollars. At least 311,000 homes and businesses have lost power.

Firefighters are struggling to put out the fire. In this situation, educational institutions have been closed. Shelters have been set up in various areas for evacuated residents. A state of emergency has been declared and retired firefighters have also been called in to control the situation.

In the meantime, the city has suffered $50 billion in damage so far, according to the weather information website AccuWeather.

AccuWeather's chief meteorologist Jonathan Porter said that this fire is going to be the worst fire in California's history in terms of infrastructure and economic damage. Many businesses will close, people will lose their jobs, and medical costs will increase due to the smoke.

Meanwhile, criminals are busy looting in the city. Kathryn Berger, head of the local Board of Supervisors, said that many people have left their homes to escap e the fire. The criminals are looting the abandoned houses.

She warned that those involved in the looting will be held accountable.

Los Angeles Fire Chief Anthony Maron held a press conference on Thursday to describe the firefighting operations.

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He said that fire service personnel from six other US states have been brought to California to fight the fire. In addition, 250 fire service vehicles and 1,000 members from Northern California have gone to Southern California.

However, he said that there are not enough personnel to fight this fire. He said that California is also having problems fighting the fire due to water shortages.

Helicopters are also w

orking to help the fire service.

The news has angered newly elected US President Donald Trump. He has vented his anger by calling the California government incompetent.

Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden has said that the government will do whatever is necessary to put out the fire.

Source: Reuters