Más de 50.000 personas se encuentran bajo órdenes o advertencias de evacuación a medida que un enorme y rápido incendio forestal de Hughes arrasa las escarpadas montañas al norte de Los Ángeles.

More than a thousand structures have been destroyed and lives lost as wildfires sweep across parts of Los Angeles.

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The Hughes fire has rapidly spread across rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, prompting evacuation orders or warnings for more than 55,000 residents. The fire is threatening communities, including the affluent neighborhood of Bel Air, as well as less populated areas. Residents describe the fire as a "powder keg," revealing their reliance on the Los Angeles County Fire Department during this crisis.

This new blaze follows two other massive wildfires that recently ravaged the region, destroying thousands of homes and buildings. The current fire is exacerbated by high winds, drought, and low humidity, increasing the risk of further spread. A forecast of rain may offer some relief, but it also raises concerns about potential mudslides on fire-compromised slopes, prompting preparation efforts from crews.

At least 28 fatalities have been reported due to these fires, which may become the costliest in U.S. history. Political tensions have arisen as President Donald Trump has suggested reducing federal disaster aid to California, emphasizing state-level solutions. Despite this, the response to the fires remains an extensive national and international effort, with support from various personnel, including Canadians. Authorities maintain that they are better equipped than before to handle the evolving situation, though vigilance remains necessary as the fire continues to pose a significant threat.



El incendio de Hughes obliga a miles de personas a huir de Los Ángeles

Justo cuando todo parecía estar bajo control de nuevo arde más paisaje alrededor de Los Angeles. Este fuego amenaza el caro barrio de Bel Air. Bien al norte de L.A. el incendio Hughes está engullendo las laderas de las montañas. Todo ello poniendo al menos a otras 55.000 personas bajo orden o aviso de evacuación. Los residentes dicen que fue rápido. Básicamente estás sentado en medio de un verdadero barril de pólvora, por así decirlo. y realmente lo único que puedes lo único que realmente puedes hacer es poner un montón de confianza en el departamento de bomberos del condado de L.A. Se produce justo después de otros dos incendios masivos destruyeron miles de casas y edificios arrasando barrios enteros. Miles de personas han perdido su hogar. Los últimos incendios son en zonas menos pobladas, pero el riesgo de propagación impulsados por los fuertes vientos de la sequía y la baja humedad. Por primera vez en meses las previsiones anuncian lluvia, pero eso podría traer otro problema. Desprendimientos de barro en laderas comprometidas por el fuego. Las cuadrillas se preparan. Los deslizamientos de tierra van a ser un problema para todos en todo el condado de L.A. pero estamos tan preparados como podemos para este tipo de cosas. Al menos 28 personas han muerto. Los incendios pueden ser los más costosos en la historia de EE.UU.. Si escenas como esta no son suficientemente malas, está la política. El nuevo presidente Donald Trump haciendo saber a California que le gustaría que el gobierno federal saliera de la ayuda por desastre. En declaraciones a Fox News. Prefiero que los estados se ocupen de sus propios problemas. Pero con toda la tripulación y el equipo esto es en gran medida un esfuerzo nacional e internacional en el que participan miles de personas, incluidos canadienses. Las autoridades dicen que pueden manejar lo que viene. La situación en la que nos encontramos hoy es muy diferente a la de hace 16 días. Aún así, habrá que trabajar. Las llamas y el viento conllevan un riesgo y un mensaje claros. Aún no ha terminado. Cameron McIntosh, CBC News, Winnipeg.

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