Fire havoc in California, 16 deaths, one lakh people homeless, 12,000 houses destroyed, firefighters arrived from Mexico..

New Delhi:- Fire has been burning in the forests of California for the last six days. The fire has taken a terrible form due to strong winds and dry trees. So far 16 people have died. Dozens of people are missing. More than one lakh people have become homeless. Firefighters have been called from Mexico to deal with this disaster. The situation is worsening due to fire in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. The fire is spreading rapidly due to the strong wind. At present the wind is blowing at a speed of 80 km/hour. It is estimated that this speed may increase further in the next 12 hours. Come, let us know how this forest fire in California, America has wreaked havoc.

Fire spreading rapidly due to strong winds

The fire is spreading very fast due to 'Santa Sana' wind. The speed of these winds is reaching 160 km/hour. According to reports, hundreds of homes have been completely burnt down in areas like Palisades and Mandeville Valley. The fire has spread throughout Los Angeles County. Due to the fire, the air quality index has crossed 350, making the city's air poisonous. The local administration has also imposed curfew in the affected areas. Meteorologists have said that this fire will have a negative impact on the climate.

Team of firefighters arrived from Mexico

A large team of firefighters from Mexico has reached California to control the fire. State-of-the-art equipment has also been brought with this team. Firefighters are trying to stop the spread of the fire by cutting fire lines. Efforts are also being made to extinguish the fire with the help of planes. Firefighters are continuously engaged in extinguishing the fire. Help of planes and helicopters is also being taken to extinguish the fire. However, relief operations are facing difficulties due to strong winds and hilly terrain.

President Biden declared the fire an emergency

US President Joe Biden has declared the fire in California an emergency. The President has said that so far 3,60,000 people have been evacuated to safe places. Hundreds of fire brigades have been deployed to extinguish the fire. Along with this, the Defense Department planned to deploy the army in the affected areas. Biden has said the government will cover 100% of disaster-related costs for 180 days. The government has announced plans to provide temporary housing, grants for home repairs, and low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses.

Tornado of fire seen in Los Angeles

A fire tornado has been observed during a wildfire in California. This tornado is formed by the union of flames and hot air. This tornado of fire was seen near the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles. Now efforts to control this firenado have intensified. The firestorm destroyed many houses and buildings. Let us tell you that the tornado takes the flames to a height. Because of this the fire spreads rapidly. There is a fear of fire spreading to new places due to firenado. Along with this, poisonous gas coming out of firenado can also prove harmful for people.

Loss worth crores, more than 12 thousand buildings burnt

The fire in Los Angeles has caused loss worth crores of rupees. Hundreds of houses in posh areas like Palisades have been destroyed. Many colonies here have been completely burnt down and turned into ruins.
According to local media reports, 16 people have died in the fire and there has been a loss of Rs 16 lakh crore. More than 12,000 buildings have been destroyed in the fire. Also, about 30,000 houses have been damaged. Apart from this, the fire has engulfed an area of ​​58 square miles. This is the reason why it is being called the biggest loss in the history of America.

wild animals wandering to save their lives

California's Los Angeles wildfire has also affected wild animals. A large number of wild animals have died. At the same time, bears, deer, squirrels, foxes and wild rabbits have entered the residential areas to save themselves from the fire. Along with this, a large number of pets have also been burnt or burnt in this fire. Along with this, squirrels, deer, bears, crows, and snakes living in the forest have also been harmed. Wildlife lovers have started rescuing wild animals that have entered residential areas.

People fleeing their homes are being looted

Incidents of looting are increasing rapidly amid forest fires in California. Due to the fire, people have been forced to leave their homes. In such a situation, robbers are taking advantage of this situation. Especially many incidents of robbery have been committed in Santa Monica. Valuable items and cash were looted from people leaving their homes at gunpoint. To stop these incidents, the administration has imposed curfew. So far, more than 20 people have been arrested in connection with the looting. The local police and administration are making every possible effort to control the incidents of looting.

Difficulty in extinguishing fire due to lack of water

20% of water hydrants in Los Angeles have dried up, affecting the water supply. State Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered an investigation. Missing people are being searched with the help of dog squad in the fire affected areas. Due to water hydrant drying up, we are facing difficulties in extinguishing the fire. Due to lack of water in many areas, firefighters are facing difficulty in controlling the fire. In such a situation, fire fighters are busy extinguishing the fire by bringing water from other places. With the help of helicopters and planes, water is being sprayed on the forest fire.

There have been many fires in the forests of California

Incidents of forest fires are not new in California. In the last 50 years, major fires have occurred here 78 times. A fire in 1933 destroyed 83,000 acres of land. Dry trees and strong winds are making this problem worse. California has a history of wildfires that have been extremely destructive. Thousands of buildings were burnt to ashes in the fire that broke out here in 1961. The Woolsey Fire destroyed more than 1,600 buildings in 2018. Three people also lost their lives due to this fire. In 2020, the forest fire here spread across 43,000 acres. Strong winds and dry weather are blamed for the fires in this area.

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