California Wildfires in Los Angeles: Five Dead, Thousands Evacuated, Celebrities Await Fate of Homes

California Fire Live: The Los Angeles wildfires have engulfed the city of United States’ California, home to the country’s film and television industry – Hollywood. The fires, triggered by dry ‘hurricane-like’ strong winds, started on Tuesday and have wreaked havoc, claiming the lives of five people so far. The wildfires have burnt down hundreds of houses, including celebrity residences, and forced thousands to evacuate to safer places.

The affected areas include Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, and Altadena, with the fires spreading to the iconic Hollywood Hills by Wednesday evening. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reported that the wildfires have burnt more than 26,000 acres of land, with up to 1,500 buildings destroyed and over 100,000 people forced out of their homes.

The wildfires are said to be driven by strong dry winds, such as the ‘Santa Anas,’ which have intensified the region’s already warm conditions. Southern California has experienced minimal rainfall since early May, exacerbating the fire risk.

The situation remains critical as firefighters battle to contain the blazes amid challenging conditions. The fires have caused widespread power outages, with over 1.5 million homes and businesses without electricity in Southern California.

Celebrities, including Bollywood star Nora Fatehi and Hollywood actors like Adam Brody and Leighton Meester, have been affected by the wildfires, with some losing their homes to the flames.

President Joe Biden has canceled his final foreign trip to monitor the response and relief operations in California. He has approved a major disaster declaration for the state, unlocking federal resources to aid in the recovery efforts.

As the wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, residents and authorities are working tirelessly to combat the blazes and ensure the safety of all those affected by this devastating natural disaster.