Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:18am on 13 Jan 2025,Monday Weather & Environment
Wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed 24 lives, including former Australian child star Rory Sykes, and caused $135-150 billion in damages. The Palisades Fire, covering 23,600 acres, is 11% contained, while the Eaton Fire, at 14,000 acres, is 15% contained. Over 12,000 structures have been destroyed, forcing 1 lakh people to evacuate. A fire tornado was spotted in the San Fernando Valley. California Governor Gavin Newsom called it a historic disaster and vowed to rebuild, while President-elect Donald Trump criticized local authorities. Strong winds are expected to worsen the situation through Wednesday, as investigations into the cause continue.
