California wildfires have killed 16 people and another 16 are missing

According to media reports, many wildfires that started on the 7th are still raging. So far, the wildfires have killed 16 people, 16 people are missing, tens of thousands of buildings have been destroyed, and more than 50,000 buildings are in danger, and the current firefighting work is still making limited progress. According to data released by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection on the 12th local time, there are currently 105 wildfires of varying sizes across California, with a total burned area of ​​more than 163 square kilometers. Among the major wildfires in southern California, the smaller Kenneth Fire was completely under control, while another smaller Hurst Fire was 89% under control, with a current burned area of ​​about 3.2 square kilometers. The second largest Eaton Fire has not changed in area burned compared to a day ago, still 57 square kilometers, and 27% has been controlled. The largest Palisade Fire is still spreading, with the burned area increasing from about 87 square kilometers a day ago to about 96 square kilometers. Currently, only 11% of the Palisade Fire is under control. The Palisades fire spread eastward on the 12th, threatening the densely populated San Fernando Valley, which has more than a million residents and many cultural and entertainment facilities such as Warner Bros. Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Hollywood. Firefighters are currently taking measures to try to prevent the fire from spreading to the area.