Worrisome Situation in Los Angeles: New Details

The American private forecasting company AccuWeather has assessed the damage and economic losses caused by California's wildfires. This is one of the most destructive fires in history. Currently, the damage exceeds $50 billion, according to Voice of America.

J.P. Morgan estimates that insured losses may reach around $10 billion, primarily associated with homeowners' expenses. Real estate consultant CoreLogic estimates that more than 456,000 homes are in at-risk areas, with reconstruction costs nearing $300 billion.

According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, firefighters are battling five active wildfires around Los Angeles: the Palisades, Eaton, Hearst, Lydia, and Sunset fires, with Palisades and Eaton being the largest natural disasters.

In its latest report, the agency stated that the fires have burned over 11,750 hectares of land. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department reported that the number of evacuees has reached 200,000, while the Water Authority noted that over 95,000 homes are without water. The Director of Public Works warned that much of the debris and rubble from burned buildings is hazardous as it is toxic.

Later, Los Angeles officials stated that the fire is gradually retreating, decreasing from a total of 15 hectares to 11 hectares. However, the National Weather Service continues to warn that the risk of fires remains due to low humidity, strong winds, and high temperatures.

Los Angeles authorities are providing preliminary data on the aftermath of the fires. Approximately 2,000 homes, businesses, and other structures have been destroyed in the Palisades and Eaton areas. This number is expected to rise. Currently, there are reports of 10 fatalities.