At least 11 people have died so far due to the terrible forest fire in the Los Angeles area of California. The fire has engulfed more than 12,000 Buildings and homes, due to which orders have residents to move to safer places.
Government Angry Over disruption in water supply: Disruption in water supply has emerged as a serious problem amid efforts to extinguish the fire. California Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered an independent investigation into the issue. He says that the lack of water in some fire hydrants and disruption of water supply from the santa Ynez Reservoir are making it difficult to control the fire.
Homes of Hollywood Celebrities Affected
This fire has beached the Hollywood hills area, where luxurious homes of many famous celebrities have been burnt to ashes. Homes of celebrities like Paris hilton, Steven Spielberg, many moore and ashton Kutcher have suffered heavy damage.
Rapid spread of fire: This fire has spread rapidly in an area of about 40 kilometres north of Los Angeles. So far more than 12,000 Buildings have been burnt. There has been no rain in this area for a long time, which has increased the possibility of the fire spreading further. Challenge of firefighters: Firefighters are constantly engaged in extinguishing the fire. In the initial days, strong winds further aggravated the fire, although now the speed of the wind has reduced somewhat. Eaton fire has been partially controlled, but bringing the palisade fire under control still remains a big challenge.
The seriousness of the situation may increase in the coming days: The meteorological department has issued a warning regarding the spread of fire. According to experts, if the speed of winds increases, it will become even more difficult to control the fire.
Conclusion: This massive fire spread in Los Angeles has caused heavy loss of both life and property. The administration and fire department are making every effort to control the fire, but relief work is being hampered due to lack of water and strong winds. Additional resources have been sought to control the situation quickly.