Race against time in Los Angeles: firefighters try to contain the fierce fires before increasing winds ignite them again. It is still unclear where exactly the horror fires broke out. The investigation is currently focusing on a popular hiking trail.
A fire may have broken out there last Tuesday. As the Los Angeles Times reported online on Sunday, authorities in the US state of California had already been informed of this suspicion and investigations had begun. The fire is said to have been started by people. The area is visited by hikers and young people, among others.
A popular hiking trail leads to the so-called Skull Rock in Southern California, the description of which promises, among other things, a moderate climb and expansive views from viewpoints. To get a nice view of the sea, you have to climb a bit. According to AllTrails, the trail along with Topagana State Park is currently closed due to the Palisades Fire. It also says an “active fire” was reported along the trail.
Here you see a warning from the fire brigade.
As reported, at least 24 people have died in the horrific fires so far. There are more missing. More than 100,000 residents had to leave their homes and were not yet allowed to return.
Fire on New Year’s Eve as another origin
There is now also a theory about the first fire in the inferno: it could have been caused by an earlier fire on New Year’s Eve. According to The Washington Post, photos, videos and satellite images indicate the Palisades Fire started near an old hot spot. Experts reported that embers can smolder unnoticed for days and flare up again when the wind blows. The investigation into this suspicion is still ongoing.
No everything clear in sight
The US Weather Service predicted stronger winds again for Monday and Tuesday and warned of “extreme” fire danger. “We need a break from Mother Nature. We have the firefighters, we have the water, we need more time,” said Brice Bennett of Californian authority Cal Fire, describing the race against time.
Humidity is reported to be low throughout the region. Moreover, it has hardly rained since October 1, 2024. Winds are forecast to persist along the coast and valleys, with peak gusts of 50 to 70 miles per hour (about 113 km/h). Trees can fall and fall on power lines.
Source: Krone
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