In Los Angeles, the weather service is warning of the return of dangerous high winds that could reignite the fire that has struggled to get under control. “Devastating Santa Ana winds and extreme fire conditions are expected Monday through Tuesday,” the weather service wrote on X.
Meteorologists predict wind gusts of up to 130 kilometers per hour. Last weekend, the long-awaited progress was made: the fire brigade reported success in extinguishing the fire.
Sparks can start new fires
The two major fires continued to burn. However, thousands of residents were able to return to some areas for the first time. The weather service had already warned that the wind threatened to spread the fires quickly. Because the gusts of wind create sparks around the area, which can start new fires.
The “extreme fire weather” is expected to last mainly from late Monday to early Tuesday. The very dry vegetation also promotes the unpredictable spread of existing and new fires.
Another major problem is that aerial firefighting no longer works in strong winds, as has been said again and again since the fires broke out on January 7. The wind blows the water away before it can reach the ground all at once.
“Pack first aid bags”
In recent days, lower temperatures and decreasing winds have helped emergency teams. Authorities say the “Eaton” fire near Pasadena is 73 percent contained, and the “Palisades” fire on the western edge of Los Angeles is 49 percent contained.
But now authorities are once again calling on people in the region to take precautions in case of an emergency due to the threat of “extreme firefighting”. Residents should, among other things, pack emergency bags, charge their electronic devices and stay away from trees and power lines.
27 dead, several missing
The forest fires have already destroyed entire neighborhoods. Initial estimates show that more than 12,000 buildings in the region have been destroyed or damaged. The number of confirmed deaths rose to 27. Several people are missing.
Source: Krone
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