The L.A. wildfires are a hot topic affecting millions in and outside California. Due to their severity, many people have lost not only their homes but also their city.
L.A. firefighters have been working around the clock, fighting this fiery inferno that has consumed most of southern California. Luckily the raging winds that have been aiding the fires rampage have calmed down. This gives the hardworking firefighters a break and a chance to put a dent in the fires.
Even though the fires have been slowing down the last few days the fire still raged across 60 square miles and devastated homes, who knows even after the fires end there’s no certainty that they won’t start again so we need to stay prepared.
If these fires are not contained they can spread across the West Coast due to the drought. The drought has become so severe that in some states it has become illegal to light fires in forests.
The cause of the fires is unknown but the drought is a leading factor in helping the fires spread. The fire might reach Arizona and southern Nevada if the fires aren’t contained soon. The biggest problem is the winds that cause the fire to spread, making it harder to contain the fires that are currently moving at about 14 miles per hour.
This morning members of the state assembly announced they are working on rallying billions of dollars in funding to kick-start debris removal and begin rebuilding schools. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been authorized to start removing hazardous and toxic waste from L.A.
Debris removal teams will move in and begin cleaning up household hazardous waste, including paint, ammunition, pesticides, and propane tanks. This is the first and most complex phase of debris removal. The next phase focuses on remaining structural debris and clearing trees at risk of falling.
As for relief for the refugees, hundreds of hotels and centers have opened their arms to struggling refugees who have been displaced by the fires.
LA will also need help to rebuild for the summer 2028 Olympics. The question now is will the city be able to recover in time for the Olympics. If the fires don’t end now the city might not be able to rebuild in time and the games might have to be relocated. Hopefully, the city has a plan to rebuild and restore fast but they’ll probably need outside help from volunteers and government funds to be able to host the Olympics.
The fires have devastated millions of people’s lives and homes. The fires also could result in the cancellation of the Olympics in LA. In short, due to the fire’s unpredictable severity LA and its residences might be in ruin for the foreseeable future.
