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The fire in the forests of Los Angeles in the state of California in America has reached the city. So far 4,856 hectares of area has been affected by the fire that broke out on Tuesday. About 1100 buildings have been completely burnt by the fire and 28 thousand houses have been damaged.
Now 5 people have died due to the fire spreading in the forest. About 50 thousand people have been asked to vacate their homes immediately. At the same time, about 3 lakh people have been instructed to go to safe places. The administration has declared emergency in the city.
The houses of many celebrities have been burnt to ashes in the Hill Top area of Los Angeles.
The fire has gutted the bungalows of many Hollywood stars in Palisades, a posh area of Los Angeles city. The homes of many Hollywood stars including Mark Hamill, Paris Hilton, Jamie Lee Curtis, Mandy Moore, Maria Shriver, Ashton Kutcher, James Woods and Leighton Meester have been hit by fire. Many celebrities have had to leave their homes.
Due to the fire, instructions have been given to evacuate the house of Vice President Kamala Harris in Brettonwood area of Los Angeles. Los Angeles is the most populous county in America. More than 1 crore people live here. The film industry here is named after the famous Hollywood.
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Why is the fire raging?
Efforts are being made to control the fire with helicopters and planes, but due to stormy winds it is becoming difficult to control the fire. Due to changing direction of winds, the fire is continuously spreading at different places.
The rescue team deployed in the affected area is taking thousands of people to safe places. Local schools, community centers and other safe places have been prepared as emergency shelters.
The fire has not only caused damage to property but is also causing serious damage to the environment. Hundreds of trees and animals have been burnt to ashes in the fire. Due to jam on the roads, people are leaving their cars and going on foot to safer places.
‘Santa Sana’ winds are the biggest reason for instigating the fire. These winds are extremely hot. These usually run in the autumn season. These winds affect Southern California the most. According to reports, at present the winds are blowing at a speed of 130 to 160 kilometers per hour, due to which the damage is increasing.