Wildfires are both environmental catastrophes and public health problems
5 years, 2 months ago

Wildfires are both environmental catastrophes and public health problems

Salon  

This story originally appeared on Massive Science, an editorial partner site that publishes science stories by scientists. Many people still think of wildfires as events that happen “out there” in the wildlands — distant forests, shrublands or grasslands — and see better land and fire management as the primary solution. As researchers who have worked extensively on fire in California, we believe it is time to treat fires that affect communities as the public health challenge they have become. Predictable conditions, but future unclear Fire is a part of life in California, and it doesn’t take long to develop a feel for “fire weather.” Across the state, late fall winds — called by various names including Santa Anas, Diablos and sundowners — blow hot, dry air from the interior of the state out toward the coasts. The strategy that utility companies are taking to implement “Public Safety Power Shutoffs” — sometimes preemptively shutting down electricity service — are aimed at reducing this type of ignition under specific wind and weather conditions.

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LA fires live updates: Southern California gets break from fire-fanning winds but warnings persist
4 hours, 49 minutes ago

LA fires live updates: Southern California gets break from fire-fanning winds but warnings persist

The Independent  

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Watch: Los Angeles County officials give wildfire update as death toll rises
11 hours, 38 minutes ago

Watch: Los Angeles County officials give wildfire update as death toll rises

The Independent  

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LA fires live updates: ‘Dangerous’ winds return as residents are warned over threat of new wildfires
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19 hours, 2 minutes ago

LA fires live updates: ‘Dangerous’ winds return as residents are warned over threat of new wildfires

The Independent  

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Israel sends team of 5 fire protection experts as Los Angeles wildfires rage
21 hours, 43 minutes ago

Israel sends team of 5 fire protection experts as Los Angeles wildfires rage

Firstpost  

Israel’s Fire and Rescue Authority is dispatching a team of five fire protection experts to the US to assist responders in battling the wildfires currently sweeping through Southern California, according to a report, citing the agency’s spokeswoman Sstair lift accessibility device stands at a home burned by the Palisades Fire, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, US, …

Firefighters need better weather to fight California's flames. When will they get relief?
21 hours, 48 minutes ago

Firefighters need better weather to fight California's flames. When will they get relief?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fire danger remains high in …

Fire tornadoes: Firefighters in California face a rare and dangerous phenomenon
1 day, 1 hour ago

Fire tornadoes: Firefighters in California face a rare and dangerous phenomenon

The Independent  

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LA fires latest updates: Residents warned to ‘stay on guard’ amid fire-fueling wind gusts as LAPD arrest looting and arson suspects
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1 day, 2 hours ago

LA fires latest updates: Residents warned to ‘stay on guard’ amid fire-fueling wind gusts as LAPD arrest looting and arson suspects

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LA inferno: Fire tornadoes may hit California amid raging wildfires, warns US weather agency
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1 day, 3 hours ago

LA inferno: Fire tornadoes may hit California amid raging wildfires, warns US weather agency

Firstpost  

The National Weather Service warned Tuesday that the combination of high winds and severely dry conditions have created a “particularly dangerous situation” in which any new fire could explode in size. As if they aren’t already facing enough, firefighters in California also could encounter fire tornadoes — a rare but dangerous phenomenon in which wildfires create their own weather. The …

LA fires are still raging, but forecasters expect calmer winds in the coming days
1 day, 10 hours ago

LA fires are still raging, but forecasters expect calmer winds in the coming days

NPR  

LA fires are still raging, but forecasters expect calmer winds in the coming days toggle caption Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images This is a developing story. Another day of fierce winds gusting to 65 mph in mountainous areas of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties in Southern California was expected on Wednesday, but weather more conducive to firefighting operations is expected …

What LA did right before the fires — and why it wasn't enough
1 day, 10 hours ago

What LA did right before the fires — and why it wasn't enough

NPR  

What LA did right before the fires — and why it wasn't enough toggle caption Agustin Paullier/AFP via Getty Images Los Angeles is no stranger to wildfires. Los Angeles County already has strict wildfire building codes for homes and has passed rules that limit new development in wildfire-prone areas. Fire experts say the heavy toll offers lessons for other communities …

Firefighters battle massive Los Angeles wildfires amid red flag conditions expected through Wednesday
1 day, 15 hours ago

Firefighters battle massive Los Angeles wildfires amid red flag conditions expected through Wednesday

Firstpost  

Firefighters on Tuesday held the line against two massive wildfires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles for the past week, even as desert winds and a parched landscape presented extremely hazardous conditions. Reuters Firefighters on Tuesday held the line against two massive wildfires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles for the past week, even as desert winds and …

A documentary on wildfires raised tough questions in 2021. People may now be more inclined to listen
1 day, 16 hours ago

A documentary on wildfires raised tough questions in 2021. People may now be more inclined to listen

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — When Lucy Walker debuted her harrowing documentary about California wildfires, “Bring Your Own Brigade,” at Sundance in 2021, it was during peak COVID. “I didn’t blame people for not wanting to watch a film about the fires in the middle of the pandemic, because it was just too much horror.” Now, with the devastating wildfires that have …

Watch live: Los Angeles County officials give wildfire update as dangerous weather warning issued
1 day, 18 hours ago

Watch live: Los Angeles County officials give wildfire update as dangerous weather warning issued

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Los Angeles wildfires brace for monster winds: Firefighters on high alert – Disaster in numbers
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1 day, 22 hours ago

Los Angeles wildfires brace for monster winds: Firefighters on high alert – Disaster in numbers

Live Mint  

Firefighters in Los Angeles faced a critical challenge on Tuesday as hurricane-force winds threatened to intensify two devastating wildfires. Los Angeles City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley warned residents, stating, "This setup is about as bad as it gets. The fires have claimed 24 lives, with Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna indicating that the toll is expected to rise. Human …

California wildfires: How the Palisades and affected neighborhoods can rebuild to lessen fire, climate effects.
2 days ago

California wildfires: How the Palisades and affected neighborhoods can rebuild to lessen fire, climate effects.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Look at what isn’t consumed: Particularly in Altadena, you’re going to see lots of total destruction of buildings adjacent to and surrounded by unconsumed vegetation.” These disasters, Cohen wrote this week, “need to be defined as a structure ignition …

Strong winds forecast for Los Angeles threaten fight against wildfires
2 days, 5 hours ago

Strong winds forecast for Los Angeles threaten fight against wildfires

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Easing winds delivered a brief but much-needed reprieve to firefighters Tuesday as they battled two massive blazes burning in the Los Angeles area, and the National Weather Service pushed back its unusually dire warning of critical fire weather until early the following day. “The winds underperformed today, but one more enhancement could happen tonight-tomorrow.” AP AUDIO: Millions …

3 LA wildfires still raging amid warning of 'explosive fire growth'
2 days, 8 hours ago

3 LA wildfires still raging amid warning of 'explosive fire growth'

Firstpost  

At least 24 people have lost their lives to the wildfires that have been spreading rapidly through Los Angeles city in California. At least 24 people have died in Los Angeles where wildfires have ripped through in California and three of them continue to rage amid a red flag warning of “explosive fire growth” through Wednesday. 3 wildfires currently raging …

Data shows LA Fire Department among the most understaffed in America
2 days, 10 hours ago

Data shows LA Fire Department among the most understaffed in America

CNN  

CNN — Less than a month before fires swept across Los Angeles, a group of longtime firefighters gathered at City Hall to plead for more resources. LA’s firefighters were joined by crews from across the state, including from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, which covers areas outside the city, including hard-hit Altadena. Etienne Laurent/AFP/Getty Images Firefighters battle the Palisades …

Live updates: Los Angeles wildfires, Santa Ana winds prompts warnings as Palisades, Eaton fires burn
55 years ago

Live updates: Los Angeles wildfires, Santa Ana winds prompts warnings as Palisades, Eaton fires burn

CNN  

Wildfire smoke covers downtown Los Angeles, as seen from Encino Hills, on January 12. Apu Gomes/Getty Images As wildfires continue to burn across Southern California, air quality alerts have been issued across parts of the region. The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued these alerts, which cover Los Angeles, Long Beach and Santa Clarita. Should fires worsen with …

Los Angeles wildfire: Evacuees desperate to return home face long lines and uncertainty amid ongoing fire emergency
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3 days, 4 hours ago

Los Angeles wildfire: Evacuees desperate to return home face long lines and uncertainty amid ongoing fire emergency

The Hindu  

“Tens of thousands of people forced from their homes by enormous fires raking Los Angeles will not be able to return for at least four days,” officials said Sunday. But Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said Sunday that gusting winds forecast this week mean the fire emergency is far from over. “That conversation is not going to occur …

Strong winds forecast to return and threaten Los Angeles area’s fight against fires
3 days, 5 hours ago

Strong winds forecast to return and threaten Los Angeles area’s fight against fires

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Additional water tankers and scores of firefighters arrived at the Los Angeles area on Monday ahead of fierce winds that were forecast to return and threaten the progress made so far on two massive infernos that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn …

Death toll from Los Angeles fires rises to 24, with dangerous winds incoming
3 days, 8 hours ago

Death toll from Los Angeles fires rises to 24, with dangerous winds incoming

Deccan Chronicle  

The death toll from massive wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles rose to 24 on Sunday, with officials warning of incoming dangerous winds that could whip the blazes up further.The fires continued to rip through the United States' second-largest city for the sixth day, reducing whole communities to scorched rubble and leaving thousands without homes.Massive firefighting efforts have staunched the …

Los Angeles wildfires: Firefighters brace for more wind amid search for bodies
3 days, 10 hours ago

Los Angeles wildfires: Firefighters brace for more wind amid search for bodies

New Indian Express  

LOS ANGELES: Search teams looking for people killed in devastating Los Angeles blazes moved from house to house Monday, as firefighters girded for hurricane-force winds that could spark further flare-ups. Schools -- shuttered since roaring winds spread flames through whole communities -- re-opened, while the city's beloved Los Angeles Lakers basketball team were set to play again. "The National Weather …

Los Angeles wildfires: Firefighters brace for more fierce winds amid search for bodies
3 days, 10 hours ago

Los Angeles wildfires: Firefighters brace for more fierce winds amid search for bodies

New Indian Express  

LOS ANGELES: Search teams looking for people killed in devastating Los Angeles blazes moved from house to house Monday, as firefighters girded for hurricane-force winds that could spark further flare-ups. Schools -- shuttered since roaring winds spread flames through whole communities -- re-opened, while the city's beloved Los Angeles Lakers basketball team were set to play again. "The National Weather …

Los Angeles wildfires toll spikes to 24 amid race against time to contain blaze
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3 days, 10 hours ago

Los Angeles wildfires toll spikes to 24 amid race against time to contain blaze

India Today  

At least 24 people have died, and 16 others were reported missing due to the wildfires in Los Angeles as firefighters raced to contain the inferno for the sixth day. The US National Weather Service issued red flag warnings for severe fire conditions on Wednesday, citing winds of 80 kmph and gusts in the mountains reaching up to 113 kmph, …

Republicans see the LA wildfires as an opportunity to punish California
3 days, 10 hours ago

Republicans see the LA wildfires as an opportunity to punish California

Salon  

I live in Santa Monica, California, and as you can imagine, the last few days have been traumatic. I wrote that nothing can really compare to the shock of watching those two skyscrapers come down in the middle of America's premiere city but I don't think it's entirely dissimilar. More recently, as you can see from that speech, it was …

Los Angeles wildfires could be the costliest in history
3 days, 10 hours ago

Los Angeles wildfires could be the costliest in history

Salon  

Wildfires still raging across Los Angeles County are projected to be among the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history. “This will be the costliest wildfire in California modern history and also very likely the costliest wildfire in U.S. modern history, because of the fires occurring in the densely populated areas around Los Angeles with some of the highest-valued real estate …

What Causes California Fires? Power Lines Can Be a Contributor.
3 days, 10 hours ago

What Causes California Fires? Power Lines Can Be a Contributor.

New York Times  

Many of California’s Most Destructive Fires Were Caused by Power Lines Investigators are still working to identify what caused the spate of fires that ignited around Los Angeles last week, but residents are concerned that electrical infrastructure may have sparked at least one of them. Cumulative extent of previous fires known to be caused by power lines Fillmore Santa Clarita …

Los Angeles braces for new round of ‘strong winds’ as wildfires rage on
3 days, 15 hours ago

Los Angeles braces for new round of ‘strong winds’ as wildfires rage on

Firstpost  

Firefighters scrambled Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have killed 16 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week. Image- AFP Wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles on Sunday confronted the return of dangerous winds, as officials said that firefighters were ready to combat any new blazes whipped …

LA fires latest: High winds set to return tonight as landlords slammed for hiking prices during home shortage
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3 days, 16 hours ago

LA fires latest: High winds set to return tonight as landlords slammed for hiking prices during home shortage

The Independent  

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Firefighters contain Los Angeles wildfires; San Fernando Valley still under threat
3 days, 18 hours ago

Firefighters contain Los Angeles wildfires; San Fernando Valley still under threat

Firstpost  

The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area rose to 16 as crews battled to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward some of the city’s most famous landmarks. The light of a fire fighting helicopter illuminates a smouldering hillside as the Palisades fire grows near the Mandeville …

California fires latest: 16 confirmed dead and at least 13 missing as dangerous winds set to return after weekend
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4 days, 7 hours ago

California fires latest: 16 confirmed dead and at least 13 missing as dangerous winds set to return after weekend

The Independent  

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California wildfire: Firefighters race to contain Los Angeles wildfires with menacing winds forecast to return
4 days, 9 hours ago

California wildfire: Firefighters race to contain Los Angeles wildfires with menacing winds forecast to return

The Hindu  

Firefighters raced Saturday to cut off spreading wildfires before potentially strong winds returned, which could push the flames toward the world-famous J. Paul Getty Museum and the University of California, Los Angeles. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath said the LA area "had another night of unimaginable terror and heartbreak, and even more Angelenos evacuated due to the northeast expansion of the …

Los Angeles Fire Pushes Northeast to Threaten Bel Air, Brentwood
4 days, 9 hours ago

Los Angeles Fire Pushes Northeast to Threaten Bel Air, Brentwood

Live Mint  

-- The devastating Palisades Fire pushed to the northeast, prompting new evacuations in the Southern California neighborhoods of Brentwood and Encino as the threat of more dry winds raises risks after a brief respite. Winds and dry conditions “will keep fire threat in LA county high,” Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said Saturday. Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin …

Los Angeles wildfires: Rising winds hamper firefighting efforts, threatening homes and key landmarks
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4 days, 10 hours ago

Los Angeles wildfires: Rising winds hamper firefighting efforts, threatening homes and key landmarks

New Indian Express  

Firefighters on Sunday struggled to contain massive wildfires around Los Angeles as strong winds drove the flames toward previously unaffected neighbourhoods, threatening some of the city's iconic landmarks. Five of the deaths were attributed to the Palisades Fire and 11 resulted from the Eaton Fire, the Los Angeles County coroner's office said in a statement Saturday evening. Fears mounted as …

Firefighters battle to contain Los Angeles wildfires as winds forecast to return
4 days, 15 hours ago

Firefighters battle to contain Los Angeles wildfires as winds forecast to return

Firstpost  

The wildfires that erupted this week across Los Angeles County are still raging, but already are projected to be among the costliest natural disasters in US history. Image- AP Firefighters worked tirelessly on Saturday to contain rapidly spreading wildfires before strong winds are expected to return, potentially driving the flames toward iconic landmarks like the J. Paul Getty Museum and …

California wildfires spark fears over insurance and rebuilding costs
4 days, 22 hours ago

California wildfires spark fears over insurance and rebuilding costs

Firstpost  

After four days of urban wildfires, on Friday Los Angeles, the city internationally known for its movie industry, looked like the set of a war movie. A helicopter drops water on smoke and flames from the Palisades Fire burning behind Mulholland drive towards the Encino neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, January 10, 2025. Image- AFP Los Angeles construction worker Ivan …

Los Angeles fire spreads towards celebrity enclave of Brentwood where Lebron James, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kamala Harris have homes after Kardashians evacuate as death toll rises to 11
5 days, 1 hour ago

Los Angeles fire spreads towards celebrity enclave of Brentwood where Lebron James, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kamala Harris have homes after Kardashians evacuate as death toll rises to 11

Daily Mail  

A new evacuation order is in place for several more celebrities in Los Angeles as the Palisades Fire spread east on Friday night, reaching the glitzy enclave of Brentwood where several A-listers own homes. Pictured: Lebron James' Brentwood home The basketball champion purchased his lavish Brentwood pad in 2017 for $23 million, according to TMZ LAPD Bomb Squad do a …

Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office confirms wildfire death toll rises to 16
5 days, 5 hours ago

Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office confirms wildfire death toll rises to 16

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office confirmed the death toll from the wildfires ravaging the area has risen to 16. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath said the LA area “had another night of unimaginable terror and heartbreak, and even more Angelenos evacuated due to the northeast expansion of the Palisades Fire.” Light breezes were fanning the flames, …

Los Angeles wildfires have become perfect fuel for Trump and climate denial
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5 days, 10 hours ago

Los Angeles wildfires have become perfect fuel for Trump and climate denial

Salon  

As of Friday, the plague of wildfires in Los Angeles has consumed more than 20,000 acres, destroyed roughly 13,000 buildings, forced more than 180,000 evacuations and caused at least 11 deaths. “Climate change is 100% responsible” for the wildfires Kyla Bennett, director of senior policy at the activist group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, told Salon. “The weather patterns over …

Will California homeowners relocate or rebuild? Both are costly
5 days, 10 hours ago

Will California homeowners relocate or rebuild? Both are costly

CNN  

CNN — Tens of thousands of California residents will decide whether to permanently relocate or rebuild their homes after the most destructive fires in Los Angeles’ history. “The policy is generally going to cover the cost of additional living expenses while you are out of your home, to maintain what is kind of your usual standard of living,” said Karen …

With their Los Angeles-area homes still smoldering, families return to search the ruins for memories
5 days, 10 hours ago

With their Los Angeles-area homes still smoldering, families return to search the ruins for memories

New Indian Express  

LOS ANGELES: Many watched their homes burn on television in a state of shock. Since the flames erupted in and around Los Angeles, scores of residents have returned to their still smoldering neighborhoods even as the threat of new fires persists and the nation's second-largest city remains unsettled. Calmer winds enabled firefighters to start gaining some control of the biggest …

LA was sitting on a powder keg ripe for a fire after months of drought. Then it was lit
5 days, 16 hours ago

LA was sitting on a powder keg ripe for a fire after months of drought. Then it was lit

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That’s drier than a matchstick,” said John Vaillant, a Pulitzer Prize finalist for his book Fire Weather: A True …

Los Angeles wildfires: LA still in danger, residents told not to return home, health warnings issued— 10 key updates
5 days, 18 hours ago

Los Angeles wildfires: LA still in danger, residents told not to return home, health warnings issued— 10 key updates

Live Mint  

Wildfires continue to rage across Los Angeles County, leaving devastation in their wake. From Fire Chief Kristin Crowley's warning that Los Angeles is still at risk, to the LA County Sheriff's advice against returning home due to hazardous conditions, the city continues to face ongoing dangers from the wildfires. Fire Chief's Warning: LA is not out of danger Los Angeles …

Los Angeles fires: Millions of residents receive evacuation messages sent in 'error', triggers panic
5 days, 20 hours ago

Los Angeles fires: Millions of residents receive evacuation messages sent in 'error', triggers panic

Firstpost  

Rebecca Alvarez-Petit, a resident, was on a work call when her phone started flashing a message that read “An EVACUATION WARNING has been issued in your area.” Soon all the phones in the room began blasting with the alert message An apartment building burns during the Eaton fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles county, California on January 08, …

California wildfires: In raging Los Angeles inferno, echoes of the great fires of London and Chicago
5 days, 23 hours ago

California wildfires: In raging Los Angeles inferno, echoes of the great fires of London and Chicago

Firstpost  

As Los Angeles faces its latest fire crisis, it must look to the lessons of past urban fires that led to sweeping changes and a stronger, safer future The Palisades Fire burns behind a sign for Will Rogers State Beach in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles on January 7, 2025. As Los Angeles fights this latest inferno, here’s …

Los Angeles Wildfires: Dry weather, Santa Ana winds and other possible causes – what we know so far
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5 days, 23 hours ago

Los Angeles Wildfires: Dry weather, Santa Ana winds and other possible causes – what we know so far

Live Mint  

The Los Angeles wildfires have killed at least 10 people and destroyed nearly 10,000 structures, including the homes of celebrities like Paris Hilton, Adam Brody, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Los Angeles Wildfires LIVE Updates The Palisades Fire, located between Santa Monica and Malibu, and the Eaton Fire near Pasadena are among the most destructive in Los Angeles history. The CNN …

California wildfires: Cause still unknown, new blaze forces more evacuations; loss likely at $150 bn
6 days ago

California wildfires: Cause still unknown, new blaze forces more evacuations; loss likely at $150 bn

Firstpost  

The government in California has not yet released figures on the cost of the damage or specifics about how many structures burned. However, reports say at least five churches, a synagogue, seven schools, two libraries, boutiques, bars, restaurants, banks and groceries were burned Firefighters look over a home after the Eaton Fire burns in Altadena, Calif., Thursday, January 9, 2025. …

California Fires: How human-caused climate change fueled Los Angeles wildfires – all we need to know
6 days, 1 hour ago

California Fires: How human-caused climate change fueled Los Angeles wildfires – all we need to know

Live Mint  

Los Angeles Wildfires: Climate change has been increasingly delaying the onset of autumn and winter rains in parts of California, and in Los Angeles the period since July 2024 has had the second-lowest rainfall in 150 years, reports said. Strong winds that have driven the fires are normal for this time of year, but the recent fires in Los Angeles …

Los Angeles wildfires: From Malibu to Santa Monica — before and after pictures of neighbourhoods
6 days, 2 hours ago

Los Angeles wildfires: From Malibu to Santa Monica — before and after pictures of neighbourhoods

Live Mint  

Los Angeles Wildfires: Amid the tragic and devastating wildfires sweeping across Los Angeles, California, we take a look at before-and-after images of some neighbourhoods in the western US state. Malibu, Los Angeles The Palisades Fire between Santa Monica and Malibu on the city's western flank and the Eaton Fire in the east near Pasadena already rank as the most destructive …

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