Naga Munchetty interrupted BBC Breakfast to report on the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, where evacuations and destruction are escalating.
Los Angeles: So, Naga Munchetty was live on BBC Breakfast when she had to break in with some serious news about wildfires tearing through the city. It’s been a rough time for folks there.
She had correspondent Helena Humphrey on the line, who shared that the death toll had sadly climbed to five. The fires are out of control, and new ones keep popping up.
Right now, there are seven huge fires raging, forcing people to grab what they can and evacuate. Helena mentioned how it feels pretty hopeless when they say there’s no end in sight.
Helena was reporting live, and she said the fire crews are at zero percent containment. That’s just wild! The fires are getting bigger and more intense.
She also pointed out that another fire broke out over the Hollywood hills while she was talking. Helicopters were buzzing around, trying to drop water on the flames.
It’s heartbreaking to hear that five people have lost their lives, and over 137,000 residents have had to leave their homes. Celebrities like Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have also had to evacuate.
Some stars, including Jamie Lee Curtis and Paris Hilton, have confirmed that their homes have been destroyed. It’s just devastating.
Helena talked about how people were fleeing down Sunset Boulevard with their pets and just a few belongings. It’s a tough scene to witness.
As the firefighters struggle, they’re even calling in the military to help tackle the wildfires. It’s a big deal, especially with so many people affected.
Helena wrapped up by saying that military planes will be deployed to spray fire retardant in the area. It’s a desperate situation, and everyone is feeling the anxiety.
BBC Breakfast airs daily at 6am on BBC One, so you can catch updates there.
