Fires in southern California are destroying homes and forcing thousands to flee.. A state of emergency has been declared in Los Angeles as the fire continues to spread rapidly.. Bild reported this on Wednesday, January 8.

. The situation threatens to develop into a large-scale disaster. More than 30,000 people flee fire that destroys their homes. Police Chief Jim McDonnell confirmed that 10,000 households had been evacuated.. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declares a state of emergency.

. Due to strong winds, the use of helicopters is not possible. The flames have already engulfed more than 160 hectares and have begun to devour houses in its path.. Another fire broke out at Burbank Airport, also north of Los Angeles..

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. Smoke from the fire quickly reached the beach near the famous Santa Monica Pier with its observation wheel and roller coaster.. Subsequently, the fire began to spread at lightning speed. By 18:30 the fire area was 12 square meters. km. At 19:00 the first streets of the neighboring Santa Monica district began to be evacuated.. Every minute, fire destroys an area equal to five football fields..

. According to preliminary data, a warehouse with pyrotechnics was on fire.

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