Apocalyptic images have been left behind by the fire in Los Angeles, after ten people lost their lives, while thousands of hectares of land and houses were reduced to ashes. Experts warn that the fire will not be extinguished if the weather does not change, however, in the midst of this tragic situation, a disturbing phenomenon has appeared, as there are those who loot the ruins and abandoned houses.
According to the media, robbers are breaking into houses and stealing everything they can find. In fact, as it became known, until yesterday 20 arrests were made by the authorities, but the number of robbers is much higher, while it is worth noting that hundreds of thousands of people have left their homes.
As Newsweek reports, California National Guard troops are participating in the operation against robbers who are robbing homes.
" California National Guard military police arrived at Ontario International Airport to assist with law enforcement ," Osint Defender wrote in 'X'.
It is currently unclear how long the National Guard and other security forces will remain in Los Angeles, but residents are afraid to leave their homes.
Los Angeles resident Alison Agsten told local news station KTLA: “ We're seeing cars parked in front of houses and men running around ransacking houses. "
Madisen Keavy, a KCAL reporter, also said, “ On camera we saw three men on scooters trying to enter the house, but immediately turned around when they saw the police. "
According to the Daily Mail, the wealthy in Los Angeles have also hired private security companies to protect their homes, while authorities declared a curfew to control the wave of robberies.
Specifically, according to the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna announced Thursday several measures to increase safety in areas that have been evacuated due to devastating fires.
"The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has formally requested the support of the California National Guard for both fires," Luna said. The sheriff also said the agency is working to enforce a curfew that will be in effect from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. According to what the Sheriff said, the traffic ban will definitely be in effect until Friday night.
Anyone caught breaking the curfew could face a fine of up to $1,000 or up to six months in jail.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said the curfew is not in place to punish residents, but to keep the area safe as requested by the Altadena City Council.
She also said authorities arrested people in the areas that have been evacuated. "Shame on those who are exploiting our residents in this time of crisis" , she emphasized. (A2 Televizion)
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