Five people have been killed and thousands have been forced to evacuate as wildfires continue to rage in Southern California. The Woodley, Hust, and Lidia fires have been contained, but the Palisades and Eaton fires remain active and pose significant threats. The blazes have destroyed over 1,000 homes, businesses, and vehicles, prompting officials to close roads and hospitals. President Joe Biden cancelled a trip to Italy to coordinate federal response. Experts attribute the increased severity of wildfires to climate change.
January 9, 2025 11:07 amAt least five persons have been killed by a fast-moving wildfire in Southern California.fast-moving embers.The Woodley, Hust, and Lidia fires, which began on Wednesday, have reportedly been contained. However, the Palisades and Eaton fires are still active and are considered the largest.over 1,000 houses, cars and businesses, with hospitals shuttered.“We are deploying LAPD officers to respond to Hollywood to help alleviate evacuation traffic,” Bass said.
The Los Angeles Department of Water & Power advised residents to “only use boiled water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes until further notice”. US President Joe Biden reportedly cancelled a three-day trip to Italy in order to coordinate federal response to the devastating fires. says increased heat, extended drought, and a thirsty atmosphere caused by climate change have been key drivers in exacerbating wildfires in the western United States.
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