Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:37pm on 13 Jan 2025,Monday International
Los Angeles faces escalating wildfire dangers as the Palisades Fire, just 14% contained, continues to rage. Mayor Karen Bass announced "urgent preparations" ahead of near-hurricane-force winds, which could ignite new fires. The wildfires have claimed 24 lives, with 23 individuals still unaccounted for. Pacific Palisades resident reports indicate over 300 families have lost their homes. The disaster has also delayed Oscar nominations to January 23, with voting extended to January 17. Academy officials expressed solidarity with affected communities, acknowledging the fires’ severe toll on local infrastructure and lives. Relief efforts are underway as the crisis unfolds.
