Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:18am on 09 Jan 2025,Thursday Weather & Environment
Los Angeles wildfires have forced over 100,000 residents to flee as 1,500 buildings, including celebrity homes, have been destroyed. Fierce Santa Ana winds, gusting up to 112 kph, have worsened the disaster, spreading flames rapidly across neighborhoods like Malibu and Hollywood Hills. At least five people have died, and thousands of firefighters, joined by federal aid, are battling the blazes. President Biden declared a federal disaster, emphasizing climate change's role in intensifying such events. Evacuations continue, with landmarks threatened and communities devastated. "We’ve never seen anything like this," said a firefighter. Recovery efforts face challenges amid ongoing destruction.
