Wildfires in Southern California

It has been a dangerous few days here in Los Angeles and the larger Southern California area. The Santa Ana winds–a warm, dry wind that comes through Southern California in the the fall and early winter seasons–are causing wildfires (large, uncontrolled fires).

As the Los Angeles Times reports, over 700 homes have been destroyed (damaged completely). Firefighters who are working to put out the fires have told over 500,000 people to evacuate (leave) their homes. One person has died and about 50 people are injured or hurt, including about 20 firefighters.

We’re very fortunately here at ESL Podcast that everyone is safe. Thank you to all of our listeners who have emailed us to express their concern, or thought of us as they read the news.

~ Lucy

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12 Responses to Wildfires in Southern California

  1. Carmen says:

    I’m really sorry for the recent events. I hope you keep safe. Let you know that my feelings and thoughts are with you.

  2. Taehoon says:

    I’m sorry that I was heard the big disaster.
    I visited longbeach, california for a week in this year, there is beautiful city as always Jeff said.
    I think this wildfires will destory beautiful city, it’s very unfortunate events.
    I hope that people who live in southern california don’t lose your family or friends any more.

  3. kim hoang says:

    It is dangerous for someone lived in Cali . I hope everything is fine . God bless you all .

  4. Andrea says:

    I’m very sad for this news. I visited Los Angeles two years ago, and it’s really a big and beautiful. Anyway, I’m glad that all of you are not in danger.

  5. kadir says:

    I am really sorry about what happened in California. I hope you all are in safe. We want you to know that we share your pain…

  6. emiliano says:

    Yes, we all of us your llisteners think of you when we heard so bad news. It’s so bad that great desasters also so many people without home even injured with fire.
    Many times we do not know what to say to confort in such moments.
    My best wishes for all you also glad that you are safe and not in danger.

  7. Willy says:

    I am so sorry about what it is happening in LA,..I don’t know LA but I went in California 2 years ago and I love really so much that State,my heart is with you,and I hope it will be everithing ok in short time

  8. Roman says:

    I’m really sorry to hear about that terrible wildfire. Hopefully, it’s gonna be okay! God bless you!

  9. Peter says:

    I’m really sorry for what is happening in CA, but I believe that everything will be ok.
    When I heard about that disaster on the TV I thought of ESL Podcast. I’m glad you all are fine.
    Best regards!

  10. fatima says:

    It´s terrible, very very glad hearing the news and thinking in the people who lives there, in California.
    Thank Goodness you are fine, our feelings are with you.

  11. Thanongsak says:

    I’m big sorry for that happening in their (I’m a little English ) and I think recover come soon

  12. zhengxu says:

    I hope the terrible disaster will be over soon. And very glad hearing every one of ESLpod is safe.

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