The progression of the fires that shook the USA was documented day by day.

On January 7, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, California, a forest fire broke out in the morning, rapidly spreading to surrounding areas, including Eaton, Hurst, Sunset, and Woodley. So far, 25 people have lost their lives, and more than 37,000 acres have been burned. The total damage and economic loss caused by the fires are estimated to be between $250 billion and $275 billion.

FIRE PROGRESSION IN NASA IMAGES

While the eyes of the world are on the fires in the United States, the progression of the fire has been reflected day by day in satellite images from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

The fire progression map created with NASA's images is as follows:

FEDERAL RESOURCES TO BE ALLOCATED FOR DAMAGES

On the other hand, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced that federal resources would be provided to cover costs in Los Angeles, which has been declared an "emergency."

However, during the 9-day period, the lack of intervention in the fires and insufficient water reserves became the target of criticism from local residents and famous individuals whose homes were burned.

WATER CRISIS IN THE MIDST OF THE FIRE

As the fight against the fire continues, Los Angeles Regional Fire Chief Anthony Marrone's statements that "neither Los Angeles County nor the 29 fire departments in the area are prepared for such a widespread disaster" brought the issue of water resources to the forefront.

In response, Janisse Quinones, the CEO of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), stated that the water stored in tanks in Pacific Palisades, one of the most affected areas by the fire, has run out and that the tanks cannot be filled quickly.

Critical water reservoirs that should be used in firefighting efforts but are closed due to repairs have highlighted the recent discussions about water shortages.

AGRICULTURAL GIANT UNDER FIRE

The Wonderful Company, a prominent agricultural company owned by the American Resnick family, which has faced backlash for providing financial support to Israel in various ways over the years, has now come under criticism due to the water crisis in firefighting efforts.

The company, known to have significant control over water resources in the area, has been the subject of discussions on social media regarding its use of a large portion of the region's water resources for agriculture.

FIRE CONTINUES

As concerns grow over the rising death toll from the forest fires that started on January 7, the fires continue despite all interventions.