To the fires declared on Tuesday in Pacific Palisades and in Eaton Canyonwhich have already consumed nearly 4,000 acres (more than 1,500 hectares), in the last few hours a third fire in Hurstwhich has so far affected 500 acres (about 200 hectares), according to official sources.
He California Governor Gavin NewsomHe pointed out in a message on the social network X that help is coming from other parts of the state to combat the three focuses.
“Hundreds of firefighters additional troops are heading south to join the more than 1,400 troops on the ground,” he announced.
The last focus, on Hurst, “spreads quickly with strong winds, creating dangerous conditions for nearby communities“, according to the most recent information from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, which explained that strong winds and low humidity contribute to the “aggressive behavior“from the fire.
The origin of the three outbreaks is under investigation and the mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bassdeclared a state of emergency on Tuesday afternoon.
One of the fires declared on Tuesday affects Pacific Palisadesone of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the city, home to Hollywood stars such as Jennifer Aniston, Bradley Cooper, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Reese Witherspoon, Adam Sandler and Michael Keaton, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
At least five people have died in one of these fires and the federal government and the American president, Joe Bidenare closely monitoring the situation due to the possibility that it continues to grow on the margins of a county where almost 10 million people live at high speed.
The Biden Administration this Tuesday offered federal resources and approved emergency aid to support the affected areas in Los Angeles County.
The fire of Eaton Canyonnorth of Los Angeles, forced to close four Malibu school campusesjust like the Pasadena Unified School District.
The museum Getty Centerin the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, reported on social media that the center remains closed due to the fire, which has affected some trees and vegetation of the complex, although no structure is on fire.
He National Weather Service (NWS) warned Monday that the southern california would be affected in the coming days by a wind storm which would mainly affect the counties of Los Angeles and Ventura.
