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United States: Fire at the gates of Los Angeles
In California (USA), fires are devastating the forests. More than 20,000 hectares have gone up in smoke. The flames are approaching the cities, a state of emergency has been declared.
(France Info)
In California (USA), fires are devastating the forests. More than 20,000 hectares have gone up in smoke. The flames are approaching the cities, a state of emergency has been declared.
Residents of California (USA) are fleeing as uncontrollable flames approach homes. Cars and homes have been ravaged by the fire, while firefighters are trying to slow the spread of the blaze. We were told we had to leave now “, confides a resident.
The thick layer of smoke is impressive, covering part of this mountainous region surrounding Los Angeles, the second largest city in the country.
Three separate fires spread rapidly earlier this week due to a heatwave (it was up to 43 degrees) and a chronic drought that complicated the work of the firefighters. We protect the chalets ” says a firefighter.
The state of emergency remains in place and none of the blazes are under control, but weather conditions have started to improve.