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So far, more than 1100 buildings have been burnt and 5 people have died in the forest fire near Los Angeles in the state of California in America. The fire that broke out on Tuesday has so far engulfed an area of 4,856 hectares.
According to media reports, the fire has now spread to residential areas as well. Many Hollywood stars were forced to leave their jobs. Even US Vice President Kamala Harris has been asked to evacuate her Los Angeles home due to the fire.
So far, the houses of many Hollywood stars including Paris Hilton, Jamie Lee Curtis, Mandy Moore, Maria Shriver, Ashton Kutcher, James Woods and Leighton Meester have been hit by fire. Los Angeles Administration has declared emergency in the entire city. It is the most populous county in America. 1 crore people live here.
Due to the fire spreading in the forest, about 50 thousand people here have been asked to vacate their homes immediately.
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Why is the fire raging?
Efforts are being made to control the fire with helicopters and planes, but due to stormy winds it is becoming difficult to control the fire. Due to changing direction of winds, the fire is continuously spreading at different places.
The rescue team deployed in the affected area is taking thousands of people to safe places. Local schools, community centers and other safe places have been prepared as emergency shelters.
The fire has not only caused damage to property but is also causing serious harm to the environment. Hundreds of trees and animals have been burnt to ashes in the fire. Due to jam on the roads, people are leaving their cars and going on foot to safer places.
‘Santa Sana’ winds are the biggest reason for instigating the fire. These winds are extremely hot. These usually run in the autumn season. These winds affect Southern California the most. According to reports, at present the winds are blowing at a speed of 130 to 160 kilometers per hour, due to which the damage is increasing.
