Jan. 7 The sun sets on a silent night. California’s raging fires are only getting more intense. The atmosphere changed from calm to panic among the people in the area. The sound of howling wind pierced the silence. The smell of smoke filled the entire area. Hundreds of thousands of people had to abandon their homes to escape the flames, which spread like wild animals fleeing death.
Just a few days The fires have killed five people and left more than 10,000 homes empty. The remnants of life are only ashes floating in the wind. More than 1,400 firefighters battled the blaze amid heavy obstacles. Both winds blowing at speeds of up to 100 mph. drought in the area and water shortages as if living in a desert
Uncontrollable flames
Hollywood Hills An area that was once a symbol of luxury and success. Instead, they were faced with an out-of-control wildfire. Fire Chief David Acuna Gave an interview in a serious tone. The fire situation is now under control at “zero” with strong winds blowing throughout the day. At a speed of about 60-100 mph. This caused the fire to spread so quickly that it was impossible to stop it.
More than 1,400 personnel are standing up to fight this disaster. amid the drought in the area and a shortage of water to help fight fires This is despite orders to evacuate more than 320,000 people from the area. But the damage is still widespread.
Fire raged throughout every area.
Until now, the wildfires raging in California have created a terrifying sight for those who witness them. Red-orange flames spread throughout the forest and community areas, with at least seven places where wildfires broke out. And of these, 5 points are still out of control.
Palisades Fire : The fire first erupted on Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. (local time), starting from a small area of only 50 rai, but due to strong winds. The fire spread quickly and covered more than 500 rai within 20 minutes.
Later on Wednesday night The forest fires have burned 40,480 rai of land, and more than 30,000 people have had to abandon their homes to escape death.
Eaton Forest Fire : A city located on the hillside of Pasadena. At 6:30 p.m., the fire spread quickly. In the first 6 hours, the fire covered an area of more than 2,530 rai and expanded to 25,300 rai. In this area, there were reports of 5 deaths among A fire that shows no signs of calming down
Hearst Forest Fire : In San Fernando, north of Los Angeles. The fire broke out on Tuesday night at 10:10 p.m. and covered an area of more than 2,150 rai. Officials had to rush to evacuate people in the nearby city of Santa Clarita amid widespread chaos and smoke.
Woodley Forest Fire : Woodley Park flames began erupting at 6:15 a.m. last Wednesday. Fortunately, Los Angeles firefighters were able to control the fire. But the incident still caused damage and traces of the fire’s destruction still remain.
Olivas Forest Fire : Area northwest of Los Angeles in Ventura County. Had to face a forest fire that had spread to 27 rai, although the fire was able to be controlled. But locals remain wary of the possibility of another eruption.
Lydia Forest Fire : On Mount Acton North of Los Angeles The fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. The flames had spread to 885 rai. Firefighters were about 40% under control but were still working hard to prevent the flames from spreading.
Sunset Forest Fire : The fire started in the Hollywood Hills area at 6:00 p.m., with flames visible from the historic Dolby Theater and Hollywood Walk of Fame. The fire has burned through the area. 126 rai still shows no signs of peace. And the migration continues with urgency.
The cause of the violence
Research results indicate that Factors that caused this huge wildfire in California Mainly from climate change.
Strong winds and drought are the leading causes of winter wildfires raging in Southern California. Including climate change likely to play an important role.
However, US government research It is also tenuous to link climate change to larger, more intense wildfires in the western United States.
“Climate change including higher temperatures protracted drought and loss of water in the atmosphere is a key driver of increased wildfire risk and area in the western United States,” the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.
And after a very warm summer and no rain in the past few months. This makes California especially vulnerable.
dry weather combined with the naturally occurring Santa Ana winds It can cause fires to spread quickly and dangerously, as we saw in Los Angeles and nearby Ventura County.
In general, Southern California’s wildfire season will extend from May to October, but according to California Governor Gavin Newsom Said at a press conference last Tuesday. Now the fire problem is a problem that will continue forever. “No more wildfire season. But it was a year of fire,” he said.
The loss is immeasurable.
According to AccuWeather’s forecast, the economic damage may reach as high as 57 billion US dollars, or approximately 1.97 trillion baht, and it is seen that such damage may increase even more than that. This includes business losses, job losses, and long-term health problems. The spread of smoke could also affect the health of countless people.
“In the next several days It is expected that there will be additional damage to buildings from the fires. And it could make this the worst wildfire in modern California history. in terms of the number of buildings damaged and economic losses,” said Jonathan Porter, Accuweather’s Head of Meteorology.
So far, the blaze has taken the lives of at least five people, leaving a trail of devastation and shreds of hope in its wake. Buildings that were once lively It turned out to be just a pile of ashes left from the hot flames. Importantly, it is the most valuable property in the United States. cannot escape this destruction.
In addition to the physical loss The impact is also significantly widespread. Leading weather forecasting experts also predict the fires could cause profound economic damage. From the disruption of various businesses increased unemployment to the burden of long-term medical expenses
In addition, the smoke that people breathe in is a silent danger that continually threatens the health of people and the surrounding ecosystem. The damage this time was not just a fire that destroyed property. But it also burns the dreams, hopes, and well-being of the wider community.
This forest fire incident is a great tragedy and has caused pain to all lives affected. We express our deepest condolences to the families of those lost. and send encouragement to those who must face this great disaster. Hopefully this situation will be resolved soon. May everyone be safe.
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