Climate experts have raised alarms, cautioning that the most challenging times are yet to unfold as fierce wildfires recently devastated parts of Los Angeles. The situation has been exacerbated by powerful winds, which have been relentlessly driving the flames, making it ever so challenging for Los Angeles County to cope.

These winds, described as high-speed, are feeding the fires, allowing them to spread much further than anticipated, according to sources.

Reports have indicated that approximately 1,000 structures have been engulfed by the flames. Firefighters are battling valiantly and tirelessly to gain control over the situation, despite the daunting circumstances.

Unfortunately, the extreme wind conditions have forced all aerial rescue and relief missions to a halt. With water supplies dwindling, the challenges facing firefighting teams continue to escalate.

In light of the gravity of the situation, the Governor of California has declared a state of emergency. This decision comes on the heels of reports of two fatalities tied to the fires, in addition to the thousands of people who have been urged to evacuate, with many more currently in the process of moving to safer locations.

Aircraft operations had to be suspended at around 8 a.m. when wind gusts in some regions reached speeds between 80 to 100 MPH, significantly impeding air-based intervention efforts.

Margaret Stewart, a notable figure from the Los Angeles Fire Department, conveyed the intensity of the current monitoring efforts by officials. They are working to assess when it would be feasible and safe to resume air travel and lift the temporary ban on aerial operations.