Los Angeles Imposes Night-Time Curfew As Wildfires Rage On

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles administration has imposed a night-time curfew in the city amidst raging concerns regarding wildfire. According to the reports, the curfew has been especially imposed in the areas grappling with wildfire. County Sheriff Robert Luna stated on Friday, saying, the devastating fires have ruined large parts of Los Angeles.

Addressing a press conference, Luna said, "You cannot be in these affected areas. If you are, you are subject to arrest." He further added, "We're doing it to protect the structures, the houses that people have left because we ordered them to leave."

The rule, which will be in effect between 6 pm and 6 am in the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fire areas, comes as fears of looting grow, with some residents organising street patrols and keeping armed watch over their own houses. "We're not doing this to inconvenience anybody," said Luna.

"This curfew will be strictly enforced and is being taken to enhance public safety, protect property and prevent any burglaries or looting in the area that the residents have evacuated."

Luna warned against breaking the rule saying that anyone who breaks the curfew could be jailed.

"I've given direction that if somebody is caught doing this, they are not going to get cited and released. They're going to get booked. We are not screwing around with this," the county sheriff said.