Forest fires in California: Las Vega's evacuations and celebrity emergencies!

Forest fires in California: Las Vega's evacuations and celebrity emergencies!

The devastating forest fires around Los Angeles are currently force tens of thousands of people to evacuate, including numerous prominent residents. According to Radio Euskirchen , Hollywood stars like Jamie Lee Curtis and Mark Hamill experienced the dangers of fire up close.

Jamie Lee Curtis commented on Instagram about the flames that rage in her community and possibly also in her own home. She emphasized that she and her family were to be safe and expressed their thanks to the firefighters and helpers as they emphasized the importance of neighborhood aid. Curtis, who is nominated for a prize for her role in "The Last Showgirl", had previously planned for the live event for nomination, but this was canceled due to the dangerous situation.

celebrities in distress

Mark Hamill left his house in Malibu “at the last minute” after seeing flames along the streets. The actor James Woods also reported chaotic scenes on the streets, where all houses on his street have risen in flames. He is safe, but has no information about whether his own house is still standing. Chet Hanks reported that the neighborhood in which he grew up burned down, while Chris Pratt praised the use of firefighters and helpers.

The extent of the fires is alarming. At least two human lives have already been lost and over 1,000 buildings have been destroyed. In addition, at least 28,000 other buildings are in danger. So far, over 2,000 hectares of land have been on fire, which caused the authorities to call up at least 70,000 people for evacuation, such as Tagesschau reported.

catastrophic conditions

The situation is tightened by hurricane winds that heat at least three fires and prevent the use of extinguishing aircraft. California's governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed the emergency, and around 1,400 firefighters are in use to fight the flames. Chaotic scenes can be observed in Los Angeles, where frightened people leave their cars on escape routes. Rescue workers use bulldozer to remove around 200 abandoned vehicles, while massive power failures have affected around 300,000 households.

These forest fires are not only a current threat, but also remind of the dramatic fire of the past few years. In November 2018, a serious conflagration around Malibu destroyed more than 1,500 houses, including those of stars such as Thomas Gottschalk, Miley Cyrus and Gerard Butler. The dramatic events are part of an alarming forest fire season, which has become a worrying trend in California in recent years, the Wikipedia .

The extreme conditions, including high summer temperatures and missing rains, reinforce the danger situation, and the forecast insurance damage could be up to $ 10 billion. However, the population in the affected areas not only faces the challenge of ensuring their security, but also before the uncertainty, which will be left of their home.