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topicnews · September 12, 2024

Los Angeles “monster fire” spreads quickly

Los Angeles “monster fire” spreads quickly

Major alarm in California: In California massive forest fires continue to spread uncontrollablyDozens of houses have already been destroyed in Los Angeles. As the authorities in the US state announced on Wednesday (local time), the Bridge firethat on Sunday in the mountains north of Los Angeles erupted, affecting the towns of Wrightwood and Mount Baldy as well as a ski area.

In several districts in the south of the state, residents have now become powerful, to get out of the danger zone and to safety. Roads were closed in many places.

We live in the canyon. The fire came right there and we couldn’t take it with us.

Jenny AlanizResident in Bernardino County, California

The Los Angeles Times spoke of “monster fires”: The fire exploded to more than eight times its size within a few hours. The fire protection agency is currently burning nearly 190 square kilometers of land. A total of 13 people, including 11 firefighters, have been injured since the Line Fire broke out in San Bernardino County last Thursday, the newspaper reported.

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“We live in the ravine. The fire came right there and we couldn’t take anything with us,” said resident Jenny Alaniz on local radio station KTLA. “I only got the dogs out. Our house is going to burn,” she sobbed. An AFP journalist saw in Wrightwood charred remains of houses and vehiclesPolice in San Bernardino County say they have arrested a man on suspicion of arson.

Southern Californians suffer from air pollution caused by fires

On Tuesday, the flames of a fire that had been raging since Monday reached the area around an airport about an hour’s drive south of Los Angeles in Orange County. The so-called airport fire (picture above) continues to spread, according to Calfire. More than 600 firefighters were deployed on the ground with support from the air. What started the airport fire has not yet been officially disclosed.

The fires worsened air quality in southern Californiaas the US broadcaster CBS reported, citing the responsible control authority. According to the report, the danger index had reached a threatening high, far above an acceptable level.

Every year, wildfires cause great destruction to forests and residential areas in California. The region has been extremely hot in recent days. In view of climate change, experts warn that fires will occur and become more destructive. (dpa, AFP)

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