The wildfires sweeping across the USA continue despite all interventions. While the forest fire in one of Los Angeles' luxury neighborhoods continues in 6 different areas, it is reported that the fires have also spread to New York. The toll of the fire is worsening by the hour. According to officials, 16 people have lost their lives so far, and more than 12,000 homes and buildings have been reduced to ashes. 37 THOUSAND ACRES BURNEDIn the statement, it was reported that 11 people lost their lives in the fire in Eaton, and 5 in the fire in Palisades. The fires, which started on the evening of January 7 in various parts of Los Angeles and spread rapidly due to strong winds, have so far burned more than 37 thousand acres. 180 THOUSAND PEOPLE EVACUATEDDue to the fires, more than 180,000 people have been evacuated, hundreds of schools in the area have been closed, and widespread power outages are occurring in the city. Although thousands of firefighters are participating in the firefighting efforts from the air and ground, strong winds and high temperatures are making intervention difficult. While 150 km² of land has been destroyed, the extent of the devastation caused by this historic fire is expected to become clear within a few days. IMAGES ARE HAUNTINGMeanwhile, images related to the ongoing fire continue to come in. The latest footage shows that the fire is continuing with all its intensity.
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