It is almost impossible to comprehend the magnitude of the infernos that are wreaking havoc on Southern California.
According to CAL FIRE, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, over the week from Tuesday, Jan. 7, to Monday, Jan. 13, at least 10 fires,
Some of which are still uncontained, have burnt over 40,000 acres in and around Los Angeles. That is comparable to around 270 golf courses.
(an average of 150 acres) or more than 30,000 football fields (1.32 acres apiece). For comparison, Washington, D.C., is around 43,700 acres, and Manhattan, N.Y., is just 14,600 acres.
And the flames keep growing due to a combination of variables, such as strong winds. According to CAL FIRE, more than 12,000 buildings have already been destroyed,