Celebrity haven ablaze: Fierce winds fuel LA fire crisis
The fight against the fire in Pacific Palisades, a district of Los Angeles known for its celebrity residences, is still ongoing. On Tuesday, within a few hours, the blaze spread to about 510 hectares. Several tens of thousands of residents have received evacuation orders. According to NBC News, Kamala Harris's residence is also at risk.
The fire in Pacific Palisades continues to burn in the Los Angeles district, and hundreds of firefighters are battling the flames. The fire is fuelled by strong winds and low humidity. According to forecasts, wind gusts may reach speeds from around 90 to nearly 120 km/h, and even up to 160 km/h in some parts of Southern California.
In many areas of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, where the fire is raging, a "particularly dangerous situation" warning is in effect this week. This relatively rare decision is issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) only in extreme cases.
Joe Biden spoke about the fire on social media, assuring that he is in constant contact with the services and that "his administration will do everything in its power" to provide support.
"I am being frequently briefed on the wildfires in west Los Angeles. My team and I are in touch with state and local officials, and I have offered any federal assistance that is needed to help suppress the terrible Pacific Palisades fire," he added in a post on platform X.
"We are deeply grateful for the heroic first responders"
As reported by NBC News, the residence of Kamala Harris is also located in the fire evacuation zone. The Vice President of the USA is currently in Washington, D.C.
"Doug and I are praying for our fellow Californians who have evacuated, and we are thinking of the families whose homes, businesses, and schools remain in harm’s way," Harris said in a statement. "We are deeply grateful for the heroic first responders who are risking their own safety to fight the flames and help keep communities safe," she added.
According to NBC News, Kamala Harris's home in Los Angeles is located in the eastern part of the evacuation zone.
