Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:14am on 13 Jan 2025,Monday International
The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed 24 lives and displaced over 100,000 residents. Officials warn of worsening conditions as powerful Santa Ana winds, reaching speeds of up to 112 kph, are expected to intensify the blazes. The Palisades Fire has burned 23,700 acres and is only 11% contained, while the Eaton Fire scorched 14,117 acres, with containment rising to 27%. Governor Gavin Newsom described the disaster as potentially the worst in U.S. history, pledging a "Marshall Plan" for rebuilding. Night curfews and National Guard resources have been deployed, with firefighters racing against time to contain the fires.
