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Canyon Fire near Los Angeles: Return allowed, but danger remains!
Forest fire near Los Angeles: Progress in extinguishing the Canyon Fire, return of evacuated residents allowed.
Canyon Fire near Los Angeles: Return allowed, but danger remains!
There is news from the Los Angeles area that concerns many. The forest fire, known as the “Canyon Fire,” has caused quite a stir in recent days. “Significant progress” was made in extinguishing the fire on Saturday and the authorities gave the cautious all-clear. Loud PZ News The fire is now 47 percent contained and people in the affected areas are allowed to return home.
The Canyon Fire that started Thursday near Lake Piru in Ventura County has now reached nearly 5,000 acres. This corresponds to approximately 2,000 hectares. The situation was tense until Friday morning; fire control was only 28 percent at that time. But the fire brigade teams did not let themselves be defeated and are now extinguishing the remaining sources of fire on Sunday night, reported NBC Los Angeles.
Assessment of damage
The damage assessment teams have inspected the burned area and the results are unfortunately sobering. Two houses and five uninhabited buildings were completely destroyed. Given the high temperatures, which are expected to reach around 36 degrees on Sunday, the risk of further fires remains. High temperatures, drought and wind have the potential to quickly escalate the situation again. The weather service warns of the formation of sparks, which can quickly be ignited by the dry conditions.
Climate change and forest fires
The devastating fires in California are not uncommon, and the current statistics are alarming. How daily news According to reports, wildfires in and around Los Angeles have killed at least 29 people and destroyed thousands of buildings. Climate change has increased the risk of devastating wildfires by 35 percent, according to a new study. If global warming reaches another 2.6 degrees Celsius, future conditions in California could make wildfires an additional 35 percent more likely.
Climate change is causing longer dry spells and increasing the effects of the infamous Santa Ana winds, which fuel fires. California has received particularly little rain in recent months, further exacerbating optimal conditions for wildfires. This situation shows the importance of finding solutions to reduce CO2 emissions and promote the transition to renewable energy.
So the return to normality is in sight, but the warnings remain present. The combination of climate influences and human activity could present us with even more challenges in the future. Are those responsible in politics and society doing justice to this urgency? The motto remains to wait and hope.