Where are the LA fires still burning, and why are they so destructive?
More than a week into the wildfires in Los Angeles, the flames have already become the most destructive in the California county’s history and are on course to becoming among the deadliest ever in the state.
The fires have so far destroyed at least 12,300 structures and killed 24 people, according to local authorities.
Where are the LA fires still burning?
As of Tuesday morning, three of the six main fires in Los Angeles County were still raging. They include:
- Palisades fire – 9,596 hectares (23,713 acres) burned, 14 percent contained.
- Eaton fire – 5,713 hectares (14,117 acres) burned, 33 percent contained.
- Hurst fire – 323 hectares (799 acres) burned, 97 percent contained.
The Kenneth, Lidia and Sunset fires have now been 100 percent contained.
How big are the Los Angeles fires?
The LA fires have so far burned 16,425 hectares (40,588 acres) of land. That is about the same size as Washington, DC, about half the size of Philadelphia, an eighth the size of Los Angeles, or about 30,000 football fields.
California typically experiences thousands of wildfires each year. These fires range from small brush fires to large, destructive fires that burn tens of thousands of hectares.
