Los Angeles is still struggling to contain the fire

In the United States, heavy forest fires continue around the city of Los Angeles in California. The death toll has risen to at least 11 people, with 13 missing. The Voice of America reported this on the evening of Saturday, January 11.

Firefighters said Saturday that two of Los Angeles County’s largest wildfires, fueled by Santa Ana hurricane-force winds and severe drought, are out of control. In total, the city on the Pacific Ocean was engulfed by six different fires, each of which received its own name. The largest are Palisade and Eaton.

Since Tuesday, the devastating fire has burned more than 12,000 buildings, destroying entire neighborhoods that were once home to millions of dollars worth of homes and other property. The total area of ​​the fires is 145 square kilometers.

The days-long fire in one of California’s largest cities is already among the costliest natural disasters in US history, costing between $135 billion and $150 billion, according to estimates.

By comparison, the economic damage caused by Hurricane Gehlen, which affected six southeastern states last fall, was worth between $225 billion and $250 billion.

And Los Angeles has declared a medical emergency because of air quality.

People are encouraged to stay indoors, close windows, use air conditioners and air purifiers, and wear masks if they have to go out.

We remind you that the fire broke out on Tuesday at 10:30 local time in the prestigious Pacific Palisades area of ​​Los Angeles.