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STRAIGHT. Fires in Los Angeles: at least 11 dead, new evacuation orders

California firefighters have been fighting the flames around Los Angeles for almost four days. According to the latest report, nearly 15,000 hectares have burned, causing the death of at least 11 people.

THE ESSENTIALS

  • Los Angeles County remains affected by six fires, while the death toll shows at least 11 dead and almost 15,000 hectares burned. Read the article
  • Authorities have declared a curfew in disaster areas to combat looting. Read the article
  • Several famous places, engulfed in flames, are gradually transformed into landscapes of desolation. Read the article
  • The mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, is the target of numerous criticisms between budget cuts and a late return to the United States. Read the article

Curfew in disaster zones to combat looting

To deal with looting, US authorities announced yesterday the introduction of a curfew in the areas affected by the fires ravaging California.

At least 20 people were arrested for looting, according to Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger.

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Los Angeles County was devastated by flames, transforming several famous California landmarks into landscapes of desolation.

New call to evacuate in Pacific Palisades

Hello and welcome to this live broadcast dedicated to the fires ravaging the Los Angeles region. The latest official report shows at least 11 dead and huge burned areas.

As CNN reported, a new evacuation order was issued in the vicinity of the Pacific Palisades district, pushing one of the busiest highways, as well as the Getty Center cultural campus, into a threatened area.

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