Los Angeles fire: Fight continues, weather worsens situation

In Los Angeles, planes dropped water and fire retardants on steep slopes to slow the fire’s spread. Ground rescue services also stepped up their efforts to prevent the threat to residential areas. This is reported by AP, transmits UNN.

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The fire has burned an additional 1,000 acres over the past day, bringing the total area burned to more than 22,000 acres (nearly 9,000 hectares). Despite the efforts of firefighters, only 11% of the fire was contained. The flames continue to move toward Mandeville Canyon, threatening Brentwood and the San Fernando Valley.

In addition, there is a risk that the fire will approach the city’s key transportation artery, the 405 freeway. The situation is complicated by the weather forecast: meteorologists warn of stronger Santa Ana winds, which will reach speeds of 70 miles per hour. The highest risk is expected from Saturday night into Sunday morning, and from Monday into Tuesday.

Emergency services are on high alert as weather conditions remain critical until mid-week. The situation is not expected to improve before Thursday.

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