L.A. Wildfires Spread Downtown...an escalation of tension

As simultaneous wildfires continue to spread in Los Angeles (LA), the largest city in the western United States, a somewhat subdued wind is rekindling momentum, making it more difficult to put out.

Authorities in California and LA counties said four wildfires were underway in LA County as of 10 a.m. local time on the 11th, and the area of damage increased to 156.3 square kilometers.

At least 16 people have been killed in the forest fire so far, and more than 12,300 buildings have been destroyed.

In particular, as the fires on the western beaches veered and spread further inland, evacuations were also ordered for some residents of the Getty Museum, a landmark in L.A., and nearby Buchon Bel Air.

Residents of prestigious public universities UCLA and the famous rich town of Beverly Hills are also in a situation where they cannot be relieved.

Currently, 153,000 residents in L.A. County have been ordered to evacuate, and 166,000 have been issued an "evacuation warning" to be ready to evacuate at any time.

Authorities are focusing their efforts on extinguishing the fires with support from the federal government and others, but the rate of extinguishing large fires such as the Feliz and Eaton wildfires is still around 10%.

Meanwhile, another strong wind is expected in the L.A. area by next Wednesday, raising tensions.