Difficult to watch": Mark Zuckerberg on devastating Los Angeles wildfire
Los Angeles: A massive wildfire in Los Angeles, California, has drawn a reaction from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who expressed his distress over the destruction.
Taking to Facebook, Zuckerberg shared that he found it difficult to watch the harrowing images and videos of the devastation. He added, "Priscilla and I are praying for everyone’s safety."
Zuckerberg also mentioned that Meta has activated its Safety Check feature, revealing that over 400,000 people in the affected area have marked themselves safe so far. He urged everyone to stay safe amid the crisis.
Officials have reported that the death toll has risen to seven, with the numbers expected to increase as the extent of the damage becomes clearer.
The fire, intensified by Santa Ana winds, has been spreading rapidly, according to firefighters operating in Hollywood Hills. On Thursday, activities in the Hollywood film industry came to a standstill as the blaze consumed several multimillion-dollar homes of celebrities in the area. Many were forced to evacuate, causing significant traffic congestion.
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Wild fox falls into tank in Thane, rescued after one-hour operation
Thane (PTI): A wild fox was rescued on Sunday after it fell into an open water tank in Thane's Shil area, an official said.
The rescue operation, which started at noon, was a coordinated effort between the Fire Brigade, wildlife personnel that took one hour, Thane Municipal Corporation disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said.
"The fox fell into a tank located near Muktai residency on Kalyan-Shilphata road. The rescue proved challenging due to the confined space of the tank. However, through the combined efforts of the fire brigade and forest officials, the fox was safely pulled out after nearly an hour of careful manoeuvring," Tadvi said.
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Following the rescue, the animal was checked for injuries and taken by the forest department for further observation before its eventual release, he said.
