Naga Munchetty interrupted the latest BBC Breakfast live broadcast to bring viewers up-to-date on the wildfires causing havoc across Los Angeles, USA, as the death toll rises and new fires break out.
On Thursday’s programme (January 9), Naga was joined by correspondent Helena Humphrey, who confirmed that the death toll had risen to five people and it appeared that rescuers had not been able to contain the blaze as a new fire began to wreak havoc across the city.
It is now understood that there are seven major infernos tearing through Los Angeles and its neighbouring city, forcing more people to evacuate their homes with very few of their possessions.
Helena joined the programme via video link to update viewers on the situation. Naga initiated the conversation, saying: “When we hear that there is no end in sight, there’s a sense of hopelessness almost.”
In response, Helena told the host: “I think that really stark statistics of fire crews and services saying that we are at zero percent containment really bears repeating, those blazes are continuing to grow in number, scale and severity,” reports the Express.
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The presenter updated viewers with the latest from Los Angeles, stating: “As we look at Los Angeles this evening, what we can see is another blaze breaking out over the Hollywood hills there,” and as footage of a new fire emerged, she added, “And right now there are helicopters in the air trying to dump water on the affected area.”
Tragically, it has been confirmed that five individuals have perished in the devastating fire, with over 137,000 residents now compelled to leave their homes.
Helena was reporting live from LA
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It’s reported that high-profile figures like Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson had to flee their residence, while Jamie Lee Curtis, Mandy Moore, and Paris Hilton have all tragically revealed that their properties were ravaged by the fierce flames.
Helena continued her report to Naga, who was attentively listening back in the studio: “But this is coming at a time when we’ve seen water shortages and fire hydrants running dry and yes A list celebrities being impacted, the likes of Paris Hilton and Billy Crystal for example saying that they have lost their homes.”
Helena videod into the studio from LA
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In a frantic bid for safety, numerous individuals have been spotted sprinting down the iconic Sunset Boulevard clutching their most treasured belongings, pets, and wearing nothing but flip-flops in an effort to escape as swiftly as possible.
With the fire services struggling to control the wildfire, military forces have now been called in to try and contain the relentless inferno.
The correspondent elaborated: “This is a huge country home to almost 10 million people, with a diverse ray of people impacted and we’ve met some of the people at Sunset Boulevard fleeing with their dogs and just their flip flops and pet carriers and carrier bags full of whatever they can take with them but certainly that growing sense of anxiety.”
She added: “We know that military planes will now be deployed and we know that equipment with a fire retardant substance to try and spray that area,” explained the news correspondent who was reporting live from LA.
BBC Breakfast airs every day from 6am