What caused Los Angeles' massive fire? Fresh analysis suggests shocking New Year's eve connection
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What caused Los Angeles' massive fire? Fresh analysis suggests shocking New Year's eve connection

Hindustan Times  

As Los Angeles wildfires has been dubbed as one of the “worst catastrophes” in US, the investigators are looking into cause of deadly inferno. Los Angeles Fire: US officials warned "dangerous and strong" winds were set to push deadly wildfires further through Los Angeles residential areas January 12 as firefighters struggled to make progress against the flames. A new evidence has revealed that the rekindling of a New Year's Eve fire may have been the cause of the disastrous Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. Palisades fire contained on New Year's Day The Palisades fire was started in the same location where firefighters extinguished flames a week ago, according to data analysis by The Washington Post. Rose Schoenfield, a meteorologist, cautioned that the overall tenor of this situation “is not looking good.” Los Angeles City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley emphasised on the importance of community's awareness of the impending wind.

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