Los Angeles: Even as the authorities continue with their efforts to control the wildfire in the Los Angeles area the death toll in the massive devastation has increased to 24, while 16 people are still missing. With a large number of structures being destroyed in the last few days, authorities have already issued orders to evacuate some areas and also issued warnings for others.
As per officials, they had expected the death toll to rise as teams with cadaver dogs conducted search operations in the area. They have also issued a centre where people can come and inform of their missing kin or known ones.
The official has launched an online database
They have also launched an online database that will hold the evacuated residents to see if their homes have been damaged or destroyed. The authorities have also urged people to avoid scorched neighborhoods. Releasing a statement, the White House said that over 24,000 people have registered for help announced by President Joe Biden last week.
Over 14,000 personnel continue with efforts to control fire
In the meantime, a massive fire has been reported from Eaton, Kenneth, Palisades, and Hurst where over 160 square kilometres have been affected Even as the fire at Palisades fire was contained 11 percent, the fire containment at Eaton reached 27 percent. The fire at these two places damaged nearly 153 square kilometres. Notably, nearly 1,354 fire engines, 84 aircraft, and over 14,000 personnel are involved in controlling the fire.
A number of firefighters have also been brought in from Mexico, news agency Associated Press reported. The firefighters have been able to control fire to some extent in Mandeville Canyon, where several celebrities including actor Arnold Schwarzenegger have their residents.
