The wildfire in Los Angeles is spreading to new areas. Firefighters are reported to be exhausted while trying to control the flames, according to Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Christine M. Crowley.
Crowley said, “Our firefighters are giving their best effort. They are getting exhausted, but they will not give up.”
The fire has spread to the Kenneth area, located at the border of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The fire started in this area on Thursday evening. Within hours, the flames spread across nearly 1,000 acres. Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief John O’Brian stated, “The number of firefighters has been increased.”
By 4 a.m. local time yesterday, fires were still burning in five areas. Over 137,000 people have fled their homes. At least five individuals have been confirmed dead, and many others have been injured.
According to the latest reports, the largest fire is burning in the Palisades area, followed by the second largest in the Eaton region. Fires are still ongoing in the Sunset, Hurst, and Lydia areas.
Meanwhile, all schools in Los Angeles have been closed today, Friday. They will also remain closed on Saturday. Classes will continue digitally, as stated by district superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho. He mentioned that further decisions would be made based on air quality assessments.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff, Robert Luna, confirmed that the National Guard is ready to assist in controlling the wildfire. The National Guard has been deployed in the Pacific Palisades and Eaton regions, and curfews may be enforced in these areas.
In the Eaton area, more than 5,000 structures have been destroyed by the wildfire. This information was provided by John O’Brien, the Deputy Chief of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
On one hand, everything is being reduced to ashes by the wildfire, and on the other hand, looting is taking place. Los Angeles Mayor Bass has stated that National Guard members are working to secure the affected areas. She announced a zero-tolerance policy against looters.
The wildfire in Los Angeles County, California, started on Tuesday.
