Wildfires ravaging Los Angeles have reached the Hollywood Hills, forcing over 100,000 people to evacuate. Six different fires, fuelled by dry hurricane-force winds, have killed at least five people, burned thousands of acres, and destroyed hundreds of homes. The Sunset fire in Hollywood Hills, while relatively small at fifty acres, has disrupted the entertainment industry, threatening iconic landmarks like Sunset Boulevard. On the west side, the Palisades fire has consumed over 15,000 acres and devastated neighbourhoods. To the east, the Eaton fire has scorched over 10,000 acres and destroyed 1,000 structures. Economic losses to date are estimated at $50 billion. Firefighters are stretched thin; they have been reinforced by teams from other areas, and even by prison inmates. See
Los Angeles: devastating wildfires
Written by David Fletcher 09 Jan 2025Additional Info
- Pray: for protection, strength, and resilience for those affected by and combating the wildfires. (Isaiah 43:2)
- More: www.reuters.com/business/environment/tens-thousands-flee-wildfires-tear-through-los-angeles-area-2025-01-08/