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The death toll in the ongoing forest fires in Los Angeles, California, has risen to 11. While it was reported that more than 12,000 structures have been turned to ashes, over 300,000 people are under evacuation warning.
According to a statement from the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office, the death toll has risen to 11 with 5 fatalities in the Palisades fire and 6 in the Eaton fire. Local authorities stated that more than 12,000 structures have become unusable due to the fires, and over 300,000 people are under evacuation warning.
INCREASE IN DEATH TOLL EXPECTEDIt was noted that the Palisades fire, which has burned more than 20,000 acres, is 8% contained, while the Eaton fire, which has burned more than 14,000 acres, is 3% contained. With access to all affected areas, an increase in the death toll is expected.
GOVERNOR CALLS FOR INVESTIGATIONCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom, who has been criticized for inadequate response to the disaster, stated that there were disruptions during firefighting efforts and called for an independent investigation regarding reports of decreased water pressure in local fire hydrants and the inability to obtain water from the Santa Ynez Reservoir. Newsom noted that he has instructed relevant authorities to determine the cause of the disruptions and prevent their recurrence, stating, "We have every resource available to combat such fires."
BIDEN: LOS ANGELES REMINDS ME OF A WAR ZONE RIGHT NOWUS President Joe Biden provided a briefing on the response efforts to the fire disaster. Speaking alongside Vice President Kamala Harris, Biden stated that some progress has been made, saying, "We will ensure that California has every resource available to fight this fire and survive." He noted that the effects of the fire currently remind him of a "war zone" and identified climate change as a factor increasing the severity of wildfires.
Responding to reporters' questions, Biden stated that every step taken is shared with the new president's team, and he hopes they will continue these efforts. Regarding the death toll, Biden expressed, "It will likely increase."
BEFORE AND AFTER THE DISASTEROn the other hand, the comparison of photos taken after the forest fire with satellite images from previous periods revealed the extent of the fire's impact.
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