Strong winds raise the alarm about new fires in Los Angeles: there are 24 dead and more than 90 thousand evacuees

Strong winds raise the alarm about new fires in Los Angeles: there are 24 dead and more than 90 thousand evacuees

With expected gusts of up to 120 km/h, authorities warn that conditions will be “particularly dangerous” in LA and Ventura counties, where nearly 15,400 hectares have already burned.

LA Times

Strong warm Santa Ana winds threaten to intensify the devastating fires that devastated hills and suburbs of Los Angelesleaving at least 24 dead and more than 90,000 evacuated.

With gusts of up to 120 km/h expected, authorities warn that conditions will be “particularly dangerous” in the counties of Los Angeles and Venturawhere they were already burned near 15,400 hectares.

The fire chief of Los Angeles, Kristin Crowleyassured that the teams are ready to act quickly in the event of any new fire outbreak. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service urged residents to remain alert and prepared to evacuate.

Strong winds raise the alarm about new fires in Los Angeles: there are 24 dead and more than 90 thousand evacuees

The Santa Ana windstypical of autumn and winter in Californiathis year reached their highest intensity since 2011, with gusts of up to 160 km/h. The damage is immense: entire communities, such as Pacific Palisades and Altadena, were destroyed, leaving miles homeless.

Despite the devastation, stories of resilience emerge. Jeff Ridgway67, recounted how he battled flames at an apartment complex, using buckets of water to protect the building. “It was a war,” he said.

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The Santa Ana winds, typical of autumn and winter in California, this year reached their highest intensity since 2011, with gusts of up to 160 km/h.

The Santa Ana winds, typical of autumn and winter in California, this year reached their highest intensity since 2011, with gusts of up to 160 km/h.

On the other hand, the city is looking for small relief in the midst of the tragedy. Los Angeles RamsAmerican football team, achieved an important victory in the playoffs, and the entertainment industries, such as Netflix and Disneyannounced donations to support reconstruction.

Hundreds of volunteers also mobilized to distribute supplies to those affected, while search teams continue to recover human remains from the rubble. “It’s a very hard task,” lamented Sheriff Robert Luna, reflecting the impact of a tragedy that continues to deeply mark the community.

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