Wildfires in California, USA, have killed at least 6 people, and strong winds may hit again

Wildfires raging in the Los Angeles area of southern California since July 7 continue to burn. According to U.S. media, as of 3 p.m. local time on July 9, the wildfires have already killed at least six people.

The United States media reports that Los Angeles Country is currently experiencing its worst fires on record.

The municipal authorities of Los Angeles County, California, USA, and officials from the local fire department, the police and other relevant departments held a press conference on July 9 to brief the media on the fire in several places in Los Angeles County, the impact of the disaster and the progress of the firefighting. According to the latest briefing, about 180,000 people in Los Angeles have been ordered to evacuate. The number of fatalities related to the wildfires remained unclear, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, as multiple people were reported missing.

According to U.S. media reports, the sewer, power and transportation systems in Los Angeles County were all severely damaged, and as of 10 a.m. local time on July 9, more than 420,000 households and businesses in California were still without power. Meanwhile, large amounts of smoke and ash from the wildfires caused serious air pollution in the Los Angeles region. Los Angeles area school districts have suspended classes as a result.

In addition, the U.S. National Weather Service said that the winds in the vicinity of the wildfires would weaken briefly on the night of July 10 to the morning of July 11, but another round of "Santa Ana winds" could appear on the night of July 11 to the morning of July 12, with winds possibly picking up again. Santa Ana winds blow from inland to the coast, are hot and dry, and have a strong wind force. Because the hot, dry winds accelerate the spread of wildfires, they are known in the United States as "devil winds".

In addition, a report released by the US J.P. Morgan Chase  Company said that the damage caused by the biggest wildfire in LA's history is approaching $50 billion and continues to rise. The report estimates that the insurance losses may exceed $20 billion. This figure will continue to rise as the time the fire is finally brought under control.

Editor:Yuxiaoguo