L.A. forest fire, but...Looting and profiteering crimes are also rampant.

[Anchor]
As the power of strong winds appears to be weaker than expected, it is carefully analyzed that the wildfires in LA, the largest city in the western United States, have passed the Han River.

However, while the evolution rate has not risen noticeably, crimes taking advantage of the chaos are rampant, and the road to daily recovery seems to be still a long way off.

I'm reporter Hong Joo-ye.

[Reporter]
Elementary school students in the Palisades area, most affected by the L.A. wildfire,

The school I originally went to was burned down, so it's my first day studying at another school nearby.

[Arlo / Palisades Elementary School 3rd grade: It's a really good school. And I'm so glad you accepted us.]

The strong wind warning continued for three days, raising concerns that the fire would spread further, but fortunately, the power of the wind was not stronger than expected, so the fire suppression rate was slightly higher.

But it's still too early to feel safe.

[Kristen Crowley / LA Fire Chief: A combination of low humidity and strong winds makes the bush drier, increasing the risk of fire. The danger is not over yet.]

Crimes taking advantage of confusion are also extreme.

Investigation authorities, in particular, strongly warned those profiteering by raising prices outrageously.

[Nathan Hawkman / LA County District Attorney] (The profiteers) are thinking about how to get as much money as possible from people who are desperately looking for housing.]

Meanwhile, the New York Times analyzed that increasing housing in fire-prone areas increases the risk of large wildfires.

Millions of people live outside cities bordering forests, grasslands, and brushlands across the United States, including California.

I'm Hong Joo Ye of YTN.


Video editing: Kim Jiyeon