President Joe Biden said during a White House meeting with members of his cabinet that he has put federal resources on standby and approved additional funding to help California fight the devastating wildfires, saying they were "the worst fires we've ever seen." have hit Los Angeles.”
The new funds will cover 100% of the cost for 180 days for the removal of hazardous materials, temporary housing, salaries of first responders and measures to protect the lives of residents affected by the fires.
"We will not give up on these plans ," said President Biden. "We expect a temporary break in the strong winds, but in some areas, strong winds are likely to continue into next week."
As Biden gave the floor to Vice President Kamala Harris, he noted that she was "directly affected" by the aftermath of the fires. Harris has been a senator from California and her home there is in the evacuation zone, but it is not clear if it was damaged by the fires. She described the situation in Los Angeles as "apocalyptic."
At least six people have died in wildfires that have engulfed a large part of Los Angeles. According to officials, the number of victims is expected to rise as search and rescue teams begin to check the ruins of the burnt houses. About 2,000 structures, including many homes, were destroyed deep in the heart of the American film industry.
Winds reaching speeds of 160 kilometers have spread the fire over a large area, reaching the well-known Hollywood Hills neighborhood, which continues to be devastated by fires, one of which is considered the worst in the city's history. Among the many homes that have been completely burned are the residences of a number of famous Hollywood stars.
Over 180,000 people have been forced to leave their homes.
California is going through what is known as mountain fire season. This season, however, has started earlier and will end later as a result of increased temperatures and drought due to environmental changes. VOA (A2 Televizion)
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