The area covered by the fires in Los Angeles exceeded that of Liechtenstein
The area covered by forest fires in Los Angeles already exceeds the area of Lichtenstein. This was reported on January 13 on the website of the Department of Forestry and Fire Safety of the State of California.
According to the department, 40,306 acres (163 square kilometers) are on fire. At the same time, the area of Lichtenstein is 160 square kilometers.
According to CNN, the total area of the fire also exceeded the territory of Paris (103.6 square kilometers)
On the eve, January 12, ABC News TV channel reported that at least 24 people were killed in fires in California. Ten more were reported missing.
On the same day, Bloomberg reported that the fire in California could have been caused by a broken wire. It was found on a tower connected to the Eagle Rock Sylmar power line. Meanwhile, The Washington Post wrote that the cause could have been the setting off of fireworks on New Year's Eve.
Multiple wildfires in Los Angeles were reported on January 8. Extinguishing continues, strong winds are fueling the fire, rescue crews are short of 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.
More than 1 thousand American prisoners were sent to extinguish the fire, which should contain the spread of the fire. Mexico also sent a group of firefighters to Los Angeles to fight the fire.
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