While the fight against the forest fires that started on January 7 in the city of Los Angeles in the US state of California continues, the toll of the disaster has become heavy once again. According to the statement made by the Los Angeles Coroner’s Office, the death toll increased to 28 with the deaths of 11 people in the Palisades Fire and 17 people in the Eaton Fire.
In the statement made by the California Forestry and Fire Protection Administration, it was stated that the Palisades Fire, which spread over an area of 23 thousand 448 decares and reduced more than 6 thousand 500 structures to ashes, was 65 percent under control, while it was stated that the Palisades Fire, which spread over an area of 14 thousand 21 decares and destroyed 9 thousand 410 structures, was 65 percent under control. It was noted that the Eaton Fire, which made it unusable, was extinguished by 89 percent.
FLAMES SPREAD TO AN AREA OF 9 THOUSAND 400 DECRES
While the new forest fire that started in Los Angeles, California, USA, spread to more than 9 thousand 400 decares of land due to strong winds, evacuation orders were issued for more than 31 thousand people.
While the forest fires that started on January 7 in Los Angeles, California, USA, were largely brought under control, a new fire started in the north. While the forest fire, which rapidly increased its effect due to strong winds in Hughes, Los Angeles, spread to more than 9 thousand 400 decares, a mandatory evacuation order was issued for more than 31 thousand people.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna reported that 23 thousand people were given an evacuation warning. The 700,000-acre park in the San Gabriel Mountains north of Los Angeles was closed to visitors. Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone announced that more than 4,000 firefighters worked on the Hughes fire.
PRISONERS HELP FIRE FIGHTING EFFORTS
It was announced that prisoners were also working alongside firefighters working day and night in the severe forest fires in Los Angeles. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said nearly a thousand inmates were working to put out the fires as of Friday.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated at a press conference that more than 13 thousand people have donated more than $6 million so far, which will support Los Angeles residents affected by wildfires.
VISIT TO FIRE AREA FROM TRUMP
While the effects of the forest fires that started in the city of Los Angeles in the US state of California on January 7 continued, President Donald Trump visited the disaster area. Trump was welcomed by California Governor Gavin Newsom upon landing at Los Angeles International Airport.
Speaking to journalists, Trump stated that he would conduct inspections in the disaster area. Expressing his satisfaction with the warm welcome of California Governor Gavin Newsom, President Trump drew attention to the destruction caused by the fire and said, “It is as if you were the target of a bomb. Isn’t it?” he said
“WE ARE HERE TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM”
Trump emphasized that they will heal the wounds of the disaster and said, “We are here to fix this and solve this problem.” He added that federal support for damage caused by wildfires will continue.
SUPPORTIVE VISIT FROM PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Duchess Meghan Markle made a surprise visit to the food distribution center established in Pasadena for those affected by the fire. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle came together with World Central Kitchen volunteers to support the victims. Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo called the couple’s support “inspiring.”
1 MILLION DOLLARS OF AID FROM SOUTH KOREA TO 1 USA
The South Korean government announced that it will provide $1 million in humanitarian aid to the areas affected by the forest fires in Los Angeles, California, USA.
While the fight against forest fires, which started on January 7 and caused great destruction in Los Angeles, California, USA, continued, a helping hand was extended to the USA from South Korea.
“WE HOPE IT HELP”
In the statement made by the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was stated that 1 million dollars of humanitarian aid will be provided to the regions affected by the fires through aid organizations, and said, “We hope that this aid will help the people in the regions affected by the disaster to overcome the difficulties they face and quickly return to normal life.”
(UAV)