“At least 24 people died as a result of forest fires in California (USA). Source: CNN with reference to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Department Details: The fires between Santa Monica and Malibu in the state of California, which broke out on January 8, are considered the most intense in the history of observations.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
At least 24 people died as a result of forest fires in California (USA).
Source: CNN with reference to the Los Angeles County Department of Forensic Medicine
Details: The fires between Santa Monica and Malibu in the state of California, which broke out on January 8, are considered the strongest in the entire history of observations.
Despite the efforts of rescuers, the fire continues to spread. According to forecasters, increasing winds will fuel the flames until Tuesday, January 14, inclusive.
Direct speech from Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna: “It looks like an atomic bomb was dropped on these areas.”
Details: According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, 931 inmates are involved in the rescue operation, working around the clock.
Due to rising temperatures and reduced rainfall associated with climate change, the region’s fire season is starting earlier and ending later, gradually moving closer to year-round, the Firefighters Association says.
Prehistory:
- In early January, many Hollywood stars were forced to evacuate their luxury homes due to a series of fires that engulfed Los Angeles.
- On January 10, in a conversation with US President Joe Biden, President Volodymyr Zelenskyi expressed his condolences to the American people due to the fires raging in California.
- On January 12, Zelensky instructed to prepare the possibility of participation of 150 Ukrainian rescuers in fighting fires in California (USA).