The number of people who lost their lives in the wildfires that broke out in the city of Los Angeles in the US state of California has risen to 29.
While the US is trying to heal the wounds of the wildfires that broke out in the city of Los Angeles in the state of California on January 7, the toll of the disaster has become heavier once again.
According to information obtained from the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, 12 people died in the Palisades Fire and 17 people died in the Eaton Fire, bringing the death toll to 29.
In a statement made by the California Forestry and Fire Protection Administration, it was noted that the Palisades Fire, which spread to an area of 23,448 acres, was 95 percent under control.
It was reported that the Eaton Fire, which spread to an area of 14,021 acres, was 99 percent extinguished.
It was stated that a total of at least 16,291 structures were rendered unusable, while 2,090 structures were damaged.
TOXIC ASH ALARM Although the expected rainfall in California provided some relief to fire crews, it also brought with it the risk of toxic ash flows. Authorities say ash in fire zones is a toxic mix of burning vehicles, electronics, batteries, building materials, paint, furniture and other household items. More evacuations may be necessary to deal with new threats.
