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Last Updated:January 11, 2025, 08:26 IST
The deadly wildfires have so far claimed at least 11 lives and destroyed thousands of businesses and homes since they erupted on Tuesday. The authorities are exploring multiple sources of ignition.
California wildfires (AP Image)
At least 11 people have died in the destructive fires in the Los Angeles area of the United States. The blaze has also turned thousands of homes and businesses into ashes as the firefighters continue to attempt to take control of it and investigators look into the possible source of ignition.
The forest fires, which broke out on Tuesday, have spread rapidly as they engulfed over 16,000 acres and more than 1,000 structures on their way. Rapidly advancing flames have devastated homes and businesses, forcing residents to flee smoke-choked canyons and neighborhoods, including those housing numerous celebrities.
Authorities Exploring Multiple Causes
The investigators are exploring various possible ignition sources for the massive blaze.
In the hilly, high-end area of Pacific Palisades, where Hollywood stars like Jamie Lee Curtis and Billy Crystal lost their homes in the blaze, according to officials, the wind-driven fire started behind a house on Piedra Morada Drive, situated above a heavily wooded valley.
The investigators ruled out lightning as the cause of the fire even as it is the most common source of fires in the US, according to the Fire Protection Association. According to the officials, there were no reports of lightning in the Palisades area or the terrain around the Eaton Fire, which originated in east Los Angeles County and engulfed hundreds of homes.
Next Two Common Causes
According to the authorities, there could be next two most common causes – a fire set intentionally, and one sparked by utility lines.
More to follow…
Location :Los Angeles, United States of America (USA)
First Published:January 11, 2025, 08:23 IST
News world Los Angeles Wildfires: What Ignited Deadly Blaze? Investigators Explore Array Of Possibilities
