What is known about the California wildfires so far

According to the California Fire Service, the total area affected by wildfires in Los Angeles has reached nearly 11,000 hectares. More than 175,000 consumers are left without electricity. The fires are characterized by low humidity, accompanied by strong gusts of wind. Reports indicate that the number of fires has reached six.

The most destructive fire is the one that broke out in the Palisades area, which has destroyed nearly 1,000 structures and occupies more than 2,000 hectares of land. Local authorities report that the disaster has already taken five lives, and there are injuries.

U.S. President Joe Biden has announced the implementation of a large-scale disaster relief operation in California. The wildfires around Los Angeles have caused damages estimated between $52 to $57 billion, according to ABC, citing data from AccuWeather.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has expanded the flight ban over the fire zones. Flights are restricted at elevations of about 2,100 meters to ensure the safety of aircraft involved in firefighting efforts. Satellite imagery shows that the forest fire has spread over nearly all structures in the western part of Altadena, California.