by Admin
Jan 10, 2025
A large wildfire has decimated the state of California and has killed ten people with several thousands of people homeless, while over 10,000 infrastructures have been burnt to the ground.
The fire has consumed over 55 square miles of land, and the two largest fires, the Palisades and Eaton Fires are now among the top five most destructive wildfires in California’s history.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna likened the destruction to the aftermath of an atomic bomb. Drone footage revealed neighborhoods where only the outlines of homes and yards remained recognizable.
President Joe Biden announced that the federal government will pay for all cleanup costs.
It is being reported that the Eaton Fire may have contaminated portions of Pasadena’s water supply, according to a news release from the city. Several reservoirs and pump stations were damaged, which could expose drinking water to potential debris and other contaminants.
A statement released by the State Water Resources Control Board, Pasadena Public Health Department, and Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) states, “In the impacted areas, do not drink tap water—Bottled water should be used for all drinking (including baby formula and juice), brushing teeth, washing dishes, making ice, and food preparation until further notice.”
However, major airlines, including Southwest, United, and Delta, warn that wildfires and high winds may impact flights to Southern California cities such as Burbank and Los Angeles. While policies vary by airline, most are permitting passengers to change their flights without penalty until at least Friday or Saturday.
Prodesq gathered that more than 420,000 people are without electricity in Southern California.
Jonathan Erdman, a senior meteorologist at Weather.com said “Even if you haven’t evacuated or been directly affected by the fire you’re probably dealing with the wildfire smoke”.
It is expected that a brief break in the winds Saturday, and more Santa Ana winds will be possible early next week.
As of the time of this report schools in the Malibu district remain closed until next week.