California Declares Wildfire Emergency, Calls in Retired Firefighters

Terrifying wildfires swept through Los Angeles this week, leaving at least five people dead and affecting tens of thousands, including A-list actors, musicians, and other celebrities. Over the past 24 hours, more than 70,000 residents have been evacuated from Los Angeles, California and surrounding areas, as four to five major fires remain uncontained due to high wind speeds in Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst regions.

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Los Angeles Battles Largest Wildfire in History Amid Resource Shortages

Los Angeles is fighting the largest blaze in its history amid water and firefighting shortages. Authorities have declared a state of emergency in the area, and Washington is sending help to control the situation. They have called in retired firefighters with experience to assist. More than 1,000 buildings have burned in fires that have broken out around America’s second-biggest city, forcing tens of thousands of people from their homes. The situation remains tense in the areas, with a blanket of smoke covering the skies.

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Hurricane-force winds whipped up fireballs that leapt from house to house in the upmarket Pacific Palisades area, incinerating a swathe of California’s most desirable real estate favoured by Hollywood celebrities. Gusty winds pushed the flames, pushing embers hundreds of meters and sparking new spot fires faster than firefighters could quell them.

Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone stated that the scale and speed of the unfolding disasters overwhelmed his crews.

The blaze raging in Pacific Palisades had consumed around 16,000 acres as of Wednesday afternoon, taking 1,000 homes and businesses with it. A separate 10,600-acre fire was burning around Altadena, north of the city, where flames tore through suburban streets.

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said an earlier death toll of two had now increased, with more deaths feared. “Regrettably, the number has risen to five as we continue in this area,” Luna stated to radio station KNX.