A fiery tornado hit California.
A fiery tornado struck Los Angeles in the state of California. About it on Saturday, January 11, reports the edition of the Daily Mail.
It is specified that the rare phenomenon, when fire and strong winds form a rotating column of flames, ash and smoke, was seen in Mulholland Drive in the Santa Monica Mountains.
It is specified that so far the death toll from the massive fires is about 11 people, also 12 thousand structures and buildings have been destroyed.
On the territory of the state registered at least six fires, the largest of which in the area of Pacific Palisades.
Numerous wildfires in Los Angeles were reported on January 8. Suppression continues, with strong winds fueling the fire and rescue crews lacking water. Due to the fires in the state declared a major disaster mode. The projected damage from the disaster will be about $52-57 billion. More than 12.3 thousand buildings were destroyed.
On suspicion of arson, which could be the cause of the largest fire in Los Angeles, one person was detained on January 9. He may face punishment up to life imprisonment.
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