“According to forecasts of forecasters, the strengthening of the wind will fuel the flames in the coming days”, — write: www.radiosvoboda.org
Eleven people died in the Eaton Fire in the foothills of the Angeles National Forest in the city of Pasadena and the Altadena area, and another five people died in the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades area.
Despite the efforts of rescuers, including the departure of air crews, the fire continued to spread. According to forecasts of forecasters, the strengthening of the wind will fuel the flames in the coming days.
“Critical fire-risk weather conditions will unfortunately intensify again today in southern California and continue through at least early next week. This can lead to the spread of current fires, as well as the emergence of new ones,” the National Meteorological Service said in a statement.
PHOTO GALLERY: Large-scale wildfires in Los Angeles: there are deaths. Consequences and destruction (photo gallery)Earlier it was known about 11 dead.
The causes of the outbreaks are still unknown, but an investigation is underway.
In Southern California, where Los Angeles is located, only 2.5 millimeters of rain has fallen since May.
Due to rising temperatures and reduced precipitation associated with climate change, the region’s fire season is starting earlier and ending later, moving closer to year-round, the Firefighters Association says.
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, declared a state of natural disaster in the state of California due to large-scale fires.