'Sea of ​​fire' in California due to wildfires, President Biden had to cancel his trip

According to CNN, as of January 9, there have been five major fires in California, of which the first and most serious was the Palisades Fire, which broke out in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, spreading over 6,400 hectares and could not be controlled. The fire that followed in the Eaton Canyon area also burned over 4,200 hectares. The Hurst Fire (spreading 345 hectares), Lidla (140 hectares) and Sunset (25 hectares) appeared one after another, making the mobilization of human resources to put out the fires even more challenging.

A neighborhood in California before the fire.

Images of the devastated neighborhood as the fire spread on January 8

US media said the Santa Ana monsoon winds had eased, allowing helicopters to be deployed to fight the fire from the air. Earlier, gusts of up to 100 mph in California had grounded planes. CNN reporter Leigh Waldman at the scene said: “People often describe this as the end of the world, but that doesn’t even begin to cover the whole story.”

Video shows wildfire threatening upscale California neighborhood, forcing evacuation

Ash from the California fires

California roads become hazy due to thick smoke

The house was burned down by the fire

California Governor Gavin Newsom said more than 7,500 firefighters were deployed to fight the blaze. Meanwhile, experts said the winds have eased, but the fire is expected to last through January 10. The Palisades Fire has destroyed more than 1,000 structures, more than 450,000 homes and businesses have lost power, while the state of California has issued a mandatory evacuation order for 100,000 people, according to NBC News.

People in California put out fires on January 8.

Residential area burned down by fire

California residents and pets evacuated to safety

The White House said on January 8 that US President Joe Biden was originally scheduled to travel to Italy this week, which would have been the last trip of his term. However, the plan was canceled as Mr. Biden will stay in the US to coordinate federal efforts to control the fires and support those affected.

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