New fire breaks out in Los Angeles: authorities fear it spreads to NPP

Tengrinews.kz - A new fire has broken out in the Castaic Lake area of ​​​​Los Angeles. Experts warn that it could go nuclear, according to Daily Mail.

A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles on Wednesday quickly spread to more than 400 square feet (38 square meters) due to strong winds and dry vegetation. Authorities ordered the evacuation of more than 31,000 people.

Strong winds spread the fire over a large area, sending up a huge plume of black smoke near Castaic Lake, a popular recreation area. Authorities' biggest concern is the risk of the fire spreading to a nearby nuclear power plant.

Two deadly fires that have raged in Los Angeles since January 7 have been brought under control. The 57-square-metre Eaton fire, east of Los Angeles, is 91% contained, while the larger 95-square-metre Palisades fire in west Los Angeles is 68% contained.

As a reminder, the fires engulfed Los Angeles, turned many luxurious celebrity mansions into ruins. Earlier it was reported that Paris Hilton, in particular, lost her home.