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Los Angeles wildfires spread. MojiWeather prompts attention to real-time alerts for safety

By: Get News

In early January 2025, multiple wildfires broke out in the Los Angeles area. According to the latest data from the Cal Fire, as of January 8, the fires had burned over 11,000 acres of land, destroyed thousands of buildings, caused at least 5 deaths, and forced more than 150,000 people to evacuate. It is the most destructive fire in Los Angeles' history. MojiWeather reminds users to keep an eye on meteorological information in a timely manner, grasp the meteorological trends in the wildfire areas in advance, and ensure life safety.

The Cal Fire pointed out that the dry climate and the strong Santa Ana winds are the main reasons for the spread of the fires. The Santa Ana winds, also known as the "devil winds", are common in California's autumn and winter seasons, with wind speeds often reaching 80 to 120 kilometers per hour and humidity below 10%. Such strong winds have accelerated the spread of the fires and made the firefighting work even more difficult. In addition, the long-term drought climate has also provided a large amount of flammable vegetation for the wildfires. Data shows that from the end of 2024 to now, the precipitation in Los Angeles is only 10% of the historical lowest value for the same period. The dry vegetation, boosted by the strong winds, has provided sufficient "fuel" for the wildfires. When wildfires occur, you can follow MojiWeather in real time to learn about meteorological information such as wind force and wind direction, providing decision-making guidance for wildfire rescue and evacuation.

Experts pointed out that under the influence of global warming, the seasonal changes of fires are being disrupted, and both the frequency and intensity have increased significantly. Longer fire seasons and more frequent extreme weather events are expanding the scope and influence of fires. The Los Angeles National Weather Service said that in the next few days, the dangerous fire weather will continue, and the combination of strong winds and low humidity will greatly increase the difficulty of firefighting. Many places have issued emergency evacuation orders, requiring local residents to leave the areas affected by the fires as early as possible.

For users in areas like wildfires, the following precautions are especially critical:

1. Strengthen fire prevention awareness: The dry season and strong wind weather increase the risk of fires. When engaging in outdoor activities, completely extinguish open flames, clean up fire sources at camping sites, and avoid littering unextinguished cigarette butts.

2. Make an evacuation plan: Pay attention to the latest meteorological warning information. You can use the weather reminder function of MojiWeather to obtain meteorological updates and safety reminders in wildfire areas in a timely manner and arrange emergency evacuation plans in advance. Prepare enough drinking water, food and emergency supplies at home, and ensure that communication devices are always available to receive important notices.

3. Improve fire protection facilities: Install smoke alarms at home and maintain them regularly. Equip fire extinguishers or sprinkler systems to improve the ability to put out initial fires and reduce the risk of disaster losses.

MojiWeather will provide users with timely meteorological information through accurate weather forecasts, helping users understand key indicators such as wind direction, wind speed and humidity in wildfire areas, ensuring that effective countermeasures are taken in a timely manner to minimize potential risks and jointly safeguard life safety.

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