California fires caused by fireworks

Wildfires engulfing California may have been caused by the use of fireworks on New Year's Eve. This is reported by The Washington Post.

The ignition point was discovered in the immediate vicinity of the location where the first fire broke out on New Year's Eve.

At present, the situation with the fires is as follows:

• The Governor of California stated that the current wildfires could go down in history as one of the most costly disasters in the United States.
• According to official data, the fires in the vicinity of Los Angeles have claimed the lives of 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 buildings.
• The fire has covered an area of 40,000 acres, which is larger than San Francisco. Approximately 150,000 people have been evacuated from danger zones.
• Adverse weather conditions, including strong winds and drought, are contributing to the further spread of the fires.
• The economic damage from the natural disaster is estimated at between 60 and 130 billion dollars.
• A curfew has been introduced in the affected areas to ensure safety and prevent looting.

The situation remains critical, and emergency services continue to fight the fire to minimise damage and save lives.