LA大火災：確認死者24名

　…まあそりゃあ多数いるわなあれだけのものなら。

「The LA County medical examiner updated the death toll on Sunday to 24, while officials said earlier at least another 16 remain missing.」

BBC LA fires death toll rises to 24 as high winds expected 60 minutes ago

Max Matza

　この週末はまあまあ風は収まっていてくれたが、今後また強風が吹く可能性があると。

「Weather forecasters in California are warning fierce winds which fuelled the infernos around Los Angeles are expected to pick up again this week, as fire crews on the ground race to make progress controlling three wildfires.

Officials warned that after a weekend of relatively calm winds, the notoriously dry Santa Ana winds would pick up again from Sunday night until Wednesday, reaching speeds of up to 60mph (96km/h).」

　そして火災地区は鎮圧されていない。

「The largest fire is the Palisades, which has now burnt through more than 23,000 acres and is 13% contained.

The Eaton fire is the second biggest and has burnt through more than 14,000 acres. It is 27% contained.」

　ただし日常への復帰も当然進むであろうところ。避難地区外であれば学校は再開。

「Despite the dire forecast, all schools except those in mandatory evacuation zones would reopen on Monday, the LA Unified School District announced.」

　避難地域で窃盗略奪していた連中は、少なくとも29名は逮捕された。避難民から略奪しようと消防士のふりをしていた連中もあり、これは2名確保。

「At least 29 people have been arrested for looting in mandatory evacuation zones. Two people were caught posing as firefighters in order to steal from evacuees.」

　まあその、焼失面積のほか、こうした―14000名が展開、航空機84機・消防車1354台が展開中―という数字で事態を想像したい。

「There are now 14,000 firefighters in the southern California region, being assisted by 84 aircrafts and 1,354 fire engines, said Sheriff Luna.」