More than 150,000 Los Angeles residents ordered to evacuate because of the fires
More than 153 thousand people in Los Angeles are under evacuation orders because of large-scale fires. About it on Saturday, January 11, writes Sky News, citing sources.
"About 153 thousand people are under evacuation orders, and 166 thousand people are under a possible evacuation warning," said County Sheriff Robert Luna.
He added that 22 people were arrested during the disaster for curfew violations, trespassing, burglary and robbery in areas affected by the fires.
Thirteen people were missing as a result of the disaster.
More than 1,000 inmates were sent to the hotspots as firefighters to contain the spread of the fire. It is specified that for this they can earn from $5.80 to $10.24 per day.
Multiple wildfires in Los Angeles were reported on January 8. Earlier, 11 fatalities were reported. Extinguishing continues, with strong winds fueling the fire and rescue crews lacking water. In connection with the fires in the state declared a major disaster regime. The projected damage from the disaster will be about $52-57 billion. More than 12.3 thousand buildings were destroyed.
One person was detained on suspicion of arson, which could be the cause of the largest fire in Los Angeles, January 9. He may face punishment up to life imprisonment.
