Hannes Jaenicke: tragic loss due to devastating forest fires in California

Hannes Jaenicke: tragic loss due to devastating forest fires in California

The forest fires in California, which raged at the beginning of the year, have devastating consequences for many people and communities, especially in the region around Los Angeles. According to Gala lost thousands of their houses, including the German-American actor Hannes Jaenicke (65). The loss of his own house, his books, works of art and personal memorabilia, such as letters from his mother and grandmother, describes Jaenicke as particularly painful.

The actor reflects on the lesson of letting go, but also emphasizes that it was far worse for others. After the loss, he was able to return to Germany and did not have to find shelter in a gym. Families who live in boats with their children live in the immediate vicinity, while others have only recently bought a house and have now lost everything.

destructive fires and the effects

The fires, which according to the fire brigade are considered "one of the most destructive natural disasters" in the history of Los Angeles, have so far requested at least 29 lives and destroyed around 2,000 buildings. Overall, the fire devastated an area of ​​around 116 square kilometers, which corresponds to the size of San Francisco. Tagesschau reports of the dramatic dimensions of the fires, which were particularly devastating in the Pacific Palisades district, where 6,900 hectares are burned.

The current foci in Pacific Palisades and Altadena are still not contained. Despite a slow decline in the winds, a significant spread of the fires remains likely. The use of over 7,500 firefighters shows how serious the situation is. A first cautious all -clear was created in the Hollywood Hills because some evacuation arrangements were lifted there.

prominent and personal fates

Among the celebrities who are also affected are names such as Paris Hilton, the pictures of their destroyed house shared in Malibu, as well as Billy Crystal, whose family has lost the house in which they have lived since 1979. Over 100,000 people are affected by the fires who were forced to leave their homeland. The estimated damage amounts to an enormous $ 57 billion (55 billion euros).

The roots of these devastating fires lie in a combination of weeks of drought and the notorious Santa-Ana winches, which significantly tighten the situation. While the fire brigade continues to fight the flames, the concern for possible further fatalities and looting remains in the endangered areas.