Former Australian child star Rory Sykes, known for his appearance on the British TV show “Kiddy Kapers,” was among the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.
Massive wildfires around Los Angeles have now claimed the lives of at least 24 people, with California Governor Gavin Newsom stating that it could be the most devastating natural disaster in US history. The fires have also destroyed thousands of homes.
10 Key Points on the Los Angeles Wildfires:
- The death toll from two wildfires in Los Angeles has risen to 24, as the fires continued to burn for the sixth consecutive day on Sunday.
- Eight of the victims were found in the Palisades Fire zone, and 16 were discovered in the Eaton Fire zone.
- Former Australian child star Rory Sykes, known for his role on the British TV show “Kiddy Kapers” in the 1990s, was among those killed in the fires.
- The Palisades Fire has grown to 23,600 acres and is currently 11% contained, while the Eaton Fire has reached 14,000 acres and is 15% contained.
- A fire tornado was reportedly spotted as the fire spread through the San Fernando Valley in California.
- Over 12,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed, and more than 100,000 people have been forced to evacuate.
- The estimated economic loss from the fires is between $135 billion and $150 billion.
- Celebrities such as Anthony Hopkins, Paris Hilton, Mel Gibson, and Billy Crystal have lost their homes to the fires, which have created a disaster reminiscent of a Hollywood movie.
- Firefighters received a temporary break this weekend as Santa Ana winds, which had reached hurricane force earlier in the week, finally eased.
- However, officials warned that the winds would intensify again from Sunday night until Wednesday, with speeds reaching up to 96 km/h.
