Massive Wildfires in Los Angeles: Homes Lost and Families Evacuated
Hi everyone! Did you know that wildfires are like big campfires that get out of control? Well, right now in Los Angeles, huge wildfires are burning through forests and neighborhoods. 😢
These fires have sadly caused at least 10 people to lose their lives. They have also burned down almost 10,000 buildings, including people’s homes. Five big fires have been burning for three days straight!
Where Are the Fires?
Two of the biggest fires are the Palisades Fire, between Santa Monica and Malibu, and the Eaton Fire near Pasadena. Together, they have burned more than 34,000 acres! That’s like 34,000 football fields! 🏈🔥
People Are Evacuating
Lots of people, including some famous Hollywood actors, had to pack up and leave their homes quickly. They evacuated by car and even on foot to get to safety.
Big Losses
The fires have caused a lot of damage. Experts think it could cost up to $150 billion to fix everything and help people rebuild their homes. That’s a lot of money! 💰
Helping Hands
Firefighters are working super hard to stop the fires. Airplanes and helicopters are dropping water and special red stuff called retardant to slow down the flames. 🚁💦
President Joe Biden promised that the government will help pay for the firefighters, shelters for people who had to leave their homes, and to clean up after the fires are gone.
Stay Safe!
Many people got an emergency message on their phones telling them to evacuate, even if they weren’t in danger. Oops! The officials fixed the mistake quickly.
If you live in an area with wildfires, always listen to the adults, and be ready to leave if you have to. Safety first!
What Can We Do?
While the firefighters do their job, we can help by not flying drones near the fires (because they can hit the firefighting planes), and by keeping our own campfires and barbecue grills safe.
Let’s hope the fires are put out soon, and everyone stays safe! 💪🔥
Reference(s):
Los Angeles wildfires devour thousands of homes, at least 10 dead
cgtn.com
