California wildfires | Fire-fighting in slow progress, with wildfire number rising to 124

The California fire that broke out on Jan. 7, has claimed 24 lives and left 23 missing, yet firefighting efforts have made limited progress. According to CCTV News, the latest data (on Jan. 13) released by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) shows that there are currently 124 wildfires in California, registering a rise compared to 105 on Jan.12. The total area burned has surpassed 164 square kilometers, and more than 12,300 structures have been destroyed by the flames.

According to reports, among the major wildfires in southern California, the largest, the Palisades Fire, has seen no change in its burned area compared to the previous day. The burned area remains at approximately 96 square kilometers, with 14% currently under control. The second largest, the Eaton Fire, has also seen no change in its burned area, staying at 57 square kilometers, and 33% of it is now under control. The smaller Hurst Fire is 95% under control, with a burned area of about 3.2 square kilometers.

Currently, 150,000 residents have been evacuated in Los Angeles County, with over 700 people taking refuge in temporary shelters. According to a CNN report on Jan. 13 local time, Cal Fire stated that although the fire has been extinguished in some areas, these regions are not yet safe. The fire may reignite and spread in the future, and residents across the entire region should be prepared for potential evacuations.

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