California wildfire death toll rises to 16 people
At least 16 people died as a result of fires in the US state of California. This was reported by NBC News on January 11.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Commander Tanya Plunkett said that two deaths were confirmed as a result of the fire in Eaton.
The TV station notes that a day earlier it was reported that six people died due to the Eaton fire and five people died as a result of the Palisades fire. However, at this point, the death toll is expected to rise.
On the same day, CNN said that at least 11 people have died as a result of fires in Los Angeles County in the US state of California.
Numerous wildfires in Los Angeles were reported on January 8. Earlier, 10 deaths were reported. Extinguishing continues, strong winds fuel the fire, rescue crews lack 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.
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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