More than 30 people remain missing in Los Angeles County and firefighters continue to extinguish two fires that have ravaged communities.
Death toll at 27, but about 30 still missing in wildfire area, Fox News reported on Thursday.
“We continue to work with multiple partners not only to recover the remains, but ultimately to identify the deceased and notify next of kin,” Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said at a press conference. He said and added: Evacuation orders were still in place in these areas to allow authorities to search for more dead victims.
“We need to have the right amount of time and the right resources to process the scene correctly, and that will take some time. Please be patient.”
Officials found 12 people safe, but 31 people remain missing, more than 20 in the Eaton fire area and several in the Palisades.
“Fire officials said the Eaton Fire has burned an estimated 14,117 acres and is 55% contained as of Thursday. The Palisades Fire has consumed approximately 23,713 acres and is 22% contained,” the Fox article said. .
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department posts photos and information about missing people to help readers find them. here.
On Friday morning, the agency share Images of missing women deemed to be at risk. She noted that it was “believed to have been evacuated by the Eaton Fire.”
Meanwhile, tens of thousands of residents ordered to evacuate their homes were told on Thursday they would not be allowed to return for at least a week, AFP news agency reported.
“Power, gas and sewage pipes have been destroyed, toxic waste is everywhere, and the threat of dangerous mudslides and mudslides is increasing, officials said at a press conference,” the article continued.
In addition to these dangers and the tragic loss of life and property caused by the fires, residents are also concerned about looters targeting their neighborhoods, according to Breitbart News.
On January 9, Los Angeles authorities called in the California National Guard to help prevent looting and possible violence, as well as assist emergency personnel.
