Los Angeles Wildfire: The United States of America, which is called a super power in the world, is currently burning with flames and this fire is continuously increasing. At least 5 people have died in this fire and thousands of houses have been completely burnt to ashes. The fire brigade is constantly struggling with water shortage to control the fire.
It is estimated that due to this blazing fire, Los Angeles has suffered a loss of more than 50 billion dollars. Such a huge amount is more than the GDP of many countries. At the same time, this is more than 8 times the GDP of Maldives. Let us tell you that this terrible incident that happened after the party’s defeat in the American elections is a big blow for American President Joe Biden.
More than one lakh people were evacuated from the area
After this terrible fire, more than 1 lakh people have been evacuated from this area and taken to a safe place. Meanwhile, on Wednesday (January 8), a new fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles. After this, more people were evacuated from this area.
In the western part, about 15,832 acres of land has been destroyed by the Palisades fire. Video from KTLA TV showed blocks of burning homes and plumes of smoke in Pacific Palisades.
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There has been a loss of more than 50 billion dollars
Accuvedan, a private American forecaster, said on Wednesday (January 8) that the fire in the forests of California is one of the worst fires in history. Initially the loss was estimated at more than $50 billion. At the same time, Accuweather estimates that the fire has caused a loss of between 52 to 57 billion dollars.
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