This is extremely scary. First we have Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, and now we are dealing with 131 active large fires across the western United States. I can connect this fire to the ones we have had in West Texas due to lightning from storms that passed through the region on Thursday. I hope that everyone who evacuated is safe and that firefighters are able to get La Tuna under control. It is hard to believe that a small fire that was only considered a conflagration has spread to something so bad.
Current Events Blog for Mrs. Countryman's AP United States History class at Booker T Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, Texas.
Monday, September 4, 2017
Los Angeles Fire - Lauren Rothert
On Sunday, the Los Angeles county was issued a state of emergency due to the large brush fire La Tuna. More than 1,000 firefighters have been battling this 7,000 acre fire since late last week, and on Sunday night the fire was announced 30% contained. This makes La Tuna the largest fire that this county has ever seen. Due to the quick-spreading fire, officials closed Interstate 210, a heavy traffic freeway, on Friday and reopened it Sunday. Only four firefighters have obtained small non-life-threatening injuries, but 3 homes have been destroyed and 1 has been damaged. As of right now, firefighters are going to their best efforts to stop La Tuna with 206 fire engines and 9 helicopters all working to stop the fire. Firefighters that were sent to Texas to help with Harvey recovery efforts, have been brought back to California to help with the fire. Sunday brought rain for the Los Angeles county which was bittersweet; it brought much needed moisture, but strong winds that blew the fire around. The biggest concern right now is the hot temperatures and strong winds, these two things will both cause, "extreme fire behaviors".
It is so sad that we have so many natural disasters going on at one time. I hope that we can recover quickly.
ReplyDeleteThe magnitude of the amount of disasters in the United States at this time is horrific. Our first responders are true heroes, in the fact that they risk their lives to safe others. My heart goes out to the first responders families as they send their husbands and wives out into a dangerous environment.
ReplyDeleteThis is so scary!! I can't even imagine what they feel right now! My prayers are sent their way!
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with the fact that it is extremely scary to have so many natural disasters going on at once. Containing everything, and keeping everyone safe will definitely be a challenge. However, I have faith in us coming together and working our way through the challenges of these scary natural disasters.
ReplyDeleteI saw this article and connected it to the fires in Texas as well! My mom went down to help with the damaged areas, but with so many natural disasters everywhere it is hard to know which ones need the most donations and care.
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