周三,洛杉矶县多地发生大规模山火,火势迅速蔓延,造成超过1,000栋建筑被毁,数万人紧急撤离。洛杉矶县警察局向媒体证实,这些火灾已导致至少5人死亡。其中三场火灾完全失控,目前的控制率为零,包括两场最大的火灾。
帕利塞兹大火:高温和强风助长火势,3万居民被迫撤离
帕利塞兹火灾(Palisades Fire)是此次火灾中最严重的一场。这场大火始于周二上午10点30分,截至周三,火势已扩展至超过15,800英亩,控制率仍为零。由于大火受强风影响迅速蔓延,迫使帕利塞兹高地(Pacific Palisades)社区的至少30,000名居民撤离。这一社区以高档住宅区著称,撤离命令引发了广泛关注。
艾顿火灾:夜间突发,山火吞噬数千英亩
周二晚间,另一场火灾在洛杉矶县北部的阿尔塔迪纳(Altadena)山丘爆发,这场被称为艾顿火灾(Eaton Fire)的山火导致新的撤离命令。截至周三下午,该火灾已烧毁超过10,600英亩,并造成5人死亡。控制率同样为零,消防部门正在全力抢救。
日落大火:威胁好莱坞地标和住宅区
周三晚间,新的火灾在好莱坞山(Hollywood Hills)爆发。这场被命名为日落火灾(Sunset Fire)的火势威胁到多个好莱坞地标和周边住宅区。大火已烧毁60英亩土地,迫使当地居民再次进行强制撤离。截至周三晚间,这场火灾的控制率仍为零。
赫斯特火灾和莉迪娅火灾:快速蔓延和部分控制
赫斯特火灾(Hurst Fire)于周二深夜在洛杉矶的西尔马(Sylmar)社区爆发,迅速吞噬数百英亩土地。截至周三晚间,大火已烧毁超过800英亩,但消防部门报告称控制率已达到10%。
莉迪娅火灾(Lidia Fire)是周三较晚时分发生的另一场火灾。截至深夜,该火灾已扩展至348英亩,但控制率达到了40%,是目前控制情况最好的火灾。
灾难性损失:名人住宅被毁,死亡人数或进一步增加
这些火灾不仅造成了广泛的物质损失,还影响了多位知名人士的生活。据报道,好莱坞演员比利·克里斯托(Billy Crystal)和媒体名人帕丽斯·希尔顿(Paris Hilton)的住宅也在火灾中被毁。这场灾难的破坏力引发了全国的关注。
消防部门表示,目前火灾形势仍不容乐观,多个火点完全失控,加之高温和强风的恶劣天气条件,扑救工作面临巨大挑战。洛杉矶市长和加州州长呼吁居民遵守疏散令,并尽量避免前往高危地区。有关部门表示,他们正在动用所有资源,全力控制火势,以减少损失并防止更多人员伤亡。
这场多火点同时爆发的灾难突显了洛杉矶地区山火的严重性。随着火势的继续蔓延,当地社区正在面临前所未有的考验。居民被敦促保持警惕,及时关注政府发布的火灾和疏散信息。
On Wednesday, multiple large-scale wildfires broke out across Los Angeles County, rapidly spreading and causing widespread destruction. More than 1,000 structures have been destroyed, and tens of thousands of residents were forced to evacuate. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that at least five people have died due to the fires. Three of the wildfires remain completely uncontained, including the two largest.
Palisades Fire: Intense Heat and Strong Winds Force Evacuation of 30,000 Residents
The Palisades Fire is the most severe among the current wildfires. The fire began on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and, as of Wednesday, has grown to over 15,800 acres with no containment. Driven by strong winds, the fire spread rapidly, forcing the evacuation of at least 30,000 residents from the upscale Pacific Palisades neighborhood. This high-profile evacuation has drawn significant attention due to the area’s affluent status.
Eaton Fire: Nighttime Blaze Consumes Thousands of Acres
On Tuesday night, another wildfire erupted in the hills above Altadena in northern Los Angeles County. Known as the Eaton Fire, it prompted additional evacuation orders. By Wednesday afternoon, the fire had burned over 10,600 acres and caused five fatalities. Like the Palisades Fire, it remains completely uncontained as firefighting efforts continue.
Sunset Fire: Threatens Hollywood Landmarks and Residential Areas
A new wildfire, the Sunset Fire, ignited Wednesday evening in the Hollywood Hills. This fire threatens several iconic Hollywood landmarks and surrounding residential areas. By Wednesday night, it had burned 60 acres and prompted mandatory evacuations. Containment efforts have yet to make progress, with the fire remaining at zero percent containment.
Hurst Fire and Lidia Fire: Rapid Spread and Partial Control
The Hurst Fire broke out late Tuesday night in the Sylmar neighborhood of Los Angeles, quickly consuming hundreds of acres. By Wednesday night, the fire had burned over 800 acres, but firefighters reported 10% containment.
The Lidia Fire ignited later on Wednesday and had burned 348 acres by late night. However, it is the most controlled fire so far, with a containment rate of 40%, according to Cal Fire.
Catastrophic Losses: Celebrity Homes Destroyed, Death Toll May Rise
In addition to the extensive physical damage, the fires have impacted several high-profile individuals. Reports indicate that the homes of Hollywood actor Billy Crystal and media personality Paris Hilton were destroyed in the fires. The devastation has garnered nationwide attention.
Fire officials warn that the situation remains dire, with multiple fires completely out of control. Challenging weather conditions, including high temperatures and strong winds, are exacerbating firefighting efforts. Both the Mayor of Los Angeles and the Governor of California have urged residents to comply with evacuation orders and avoid high-risk areas. Authorities emphasize that all available resources are being deployed to contain the fires and prevent further loss of life and property.
These concurrent wildfires underscore the severity of fire risk in the Los Angeles area. As the fires continue to spread, local communities face unprecedented challenges. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and stay updated on fire and evacuation notices issued by authorities.