Major fires engulf Los Angeles — Oscar nominations postponed
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Due to a threat near the Dolby Theater, where the Oscars are held, the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that the announcement of the nominees would be postponed until January 19. The Critics Choice Awards have also been postponed for two weeks.
This was reported by Reuters on Thursday, January 9.
Large-scale wildfires have broken out in the US state of California, killing at least five people and forcing more than 130,000 residents to evacuate. The fire has engulfed the Hollywood Hills, where more than 20 hectares of land have been destroyed and a total of 406 hectares have been damaged.
The fire is being extinguished by 7,500 firefighters, but the fight is complicated by strong winds and a lack of water. About 400,000 people are without electricity and about 1,000 buildings have been destroyed.
According to preliminary estimates, the damage caused by forest fires in the region ranges from $52 billion to $57 billion.
Also, we reported that Donuld Trump criticized former President Joe Biden and California Governor Gavin Newsom. He stated that the catastrophic devastating fire that engulfed Los Angeles was the result of their inaction.
Previously, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, expressed his support for people in California and noted the bravery of the rescuers and wished that the terrible disaster will be overcome as soon as possible.
