“Saddened by the loss of life and widespread devastation caused by the fires near Los Angeles,” the pontiff stated in the message, where he also expressed his “spiritual closeness” with the victims, indicated the Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolinnumber two in the Vatican.
According to the latest report from the authorities, there are already 11 deaths in these fires, which burned more than 15,000 hectares.
Fires in Los Angeles: curfew was declared in affected areas after robberies and looting
Los Angeles County authorities announced a dusk-to-dawn curfew for the Eaton and Palisades fire zones. It came into effect on Thursday.
The local sheriff, Robert Luna, assured that the measure was established to improve public safety, protect property and prevent theft and looting in the mandatory evacuated areas: “We’re not playing around with this, we don’t want anyone to take advantage of our residents who have already been victimized.”
Fires in Los Angeles: with 11 dead, active fire outbreaks are still recorded
After the advance of the fires, the death toll rose to 11according to the latest forensic analyzes and active fires are still recorded. Experts point out that it is the “costliest fire in the history of the United States.”
In addition to the 11 deaths according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office, The state Cal Fire authority affirms that there are at least six active fires and the Palisades Fire (the largest, spanning more than 21,500 acres) is now 8% contained.
It is added that the fire has already devastated more than 15,344 hectares and destroyed more than 12,000 structures in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, as reported by NBC News.
Source: Ambito
