Malibu, United States - A ferocious fire tore through Malibu, California, on Tuesday, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate one of the most
Malibu, United States – A ferocious fire tore through Malibu, California, on Tuesday, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate one of the most sought-after areas in the United States.
“The safety of our community members are our number one priority,” Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna told reporters. “I think I’m in shock right now,” Malibu City Councilmember Bruce Silverstein told the Los Angeles Times. “Arlene and I have safely evacuated with our animals except for escaped as we were leaving. We’re praying he’ll be OK and that our community in Serra Retreat will survive these terrible fires,” he wrote.By Tuesday afternoon, the fire had swelled to more than 2,600 acres and was still raging out of control, with the National Weather Service posting a high-danger “red flag warning” because of powerful winds.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said the state had already secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assist with the response.
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