Los Angeles fires destroy Hunter Biden's collection of 200 paintings

Fires in Los Angeles, California, destroyed a collection of about 200 paintings by the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, Hunter Biden. This was reported by The New York Post (NYP) on January 16.

The paintings of his authorship were stored in a warehouse near the house of lawyer Kevin Morris. According to NYP, he did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

It is noted that the paintings of the American president are valued up to $ 500 thousand per piece. All paintings were created in 2020. The son of the American leader is a self-taught artist, he began to engage in painting during the period of recovery from drug addiction.

Numerous wildfires in Los Angeles began on January 7. Extinguishing continues, with high winds fueling the fire and rescue crews lacking water. In connection with the fires in the state declared a major disaster regime. More than 12,300 structures have been destroyed. On suspicion of arson, which could be the cause of the start of the largest fire in Los Angeles, January 9, one person was detained. He could face punishment up to life imprisonment.

ABC News reported Jan. 12 that at least 24 people have died in the California fires. Another 10 were reported missing. On the same day, Bloomberg reported that the fire in California could have been caused by a broken wire. It was found on a tower connected to the Eagle Rock Sylmar power line. Meanwhile, The Washington Post noted that the cause could have been the launching of fireworks on New Year's Eve.