White House announced Wednesday that President Biden has canceled an upcoming trip to Italianto focus on efforts to fighting wildfires in California.
In fire-ravaged Los Angeles, people fled smoke-filled canyons and picturesque neighborhoods where many celebrities live. They lost their homes, among others. Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore, Cary Elwes and Paris Hilton. Many evacuations took place in the Pacific Palisades area and in parts Santa Monica i Changed.
Early data shows that there have been deaths in Los Angeles at least five people. The balance is not final, a the situation is very dynamic.
Los Angeles. Great fires, the fire consumed a huge space
According to information from the authorities, it still is three uncontrolled fires continue. “Palisades”, west of Los Angeles, burned over 4,660 hectares. “Eaton”, north of Pasadena, devastated over 4,360 hectares, and “Hurst”, in the San Fernando Valley, consumed approximately 2,590 hectares. Mandatory evacuation orders were issued Wednesday evening for tens of thousands of people.
At 17:50 local time during a press conference it was announced that w Hollywood Hillsnot far from Hollywood, exploded new fire “Sunset”. Some residents were ordered to leave their homes. Others in nearby areas were warned to be ready to leave the fire-prone area.
The Polish consulate in Los Angeles called on Poles staying in the area of fires to… they prepared to evacuate. People were asked to pay close attention to the emergency services' announcements and follow their instructions. The facility's website contains addresses and telephone numbers of shelters for people who had to escape from the elements
USA. Hundreds of thousands evacuated. Disruptions in California
CNN, citing Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, detailed that approximately 70,000 people are affected by warnings or evacuation orders due to the “Eaton” fire, and approximately 60,000 people in connection with “Palisades”. On Thursday, all schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District, America's second-largest school district, are to be closed.
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