The science behind the LA wildfires
Epic events like the Southern California wildfires do not have a singular cause. While we don’t yet know the official causes of the fires, we do know that the weather and climate conditions when they started made for a perfect storm for the rapid spread of the flames.
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Wildfires are breaking out in Southern California as the ‘most destructive windstorm’ in over a decade hits
Wildfires began breaking out in Southern California Tuesday morning as a life-threatening, widespread windstorm that could be one of the most destructive to hit the region in over a decade roars to life and creates extremely dangerous fire weather conditions.
Los Angeles fires: More than 10,000 homes and businesses destroyed, at least 11 dead
How the Los Angeles Fires Compare to Historic Wildfires
Los Angeles wildfires timeline: How the deadly blazes unfolded
Video roundup: Southern California blazes threaten homes in January wildfire
Amidst an unseasonably dry January, fierce wildfires erupted in Southern California, forcing residents to flee as flames threatened lives and communities.
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The science behind the LA wildfires
Epic events like the Southern California wildfires do not have ... RELATED: What we know about those killed in the LA wildfires So while both the 2011 and 2025 events brought powerful, destructive ...
Wildfires set Los Angeles's memories ablaze
I have friends who lost houses. I have family who were burned out of their home. Los Angeles has lost churches, synagogues, and architecture that are part of our collective history—not just architectural gems, but civic hubs and touchstones for communal memory.
What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires
More than 20 people have died across the Los Angeles area. Officials have said the true death toll isn't known as the fires continue to burn.
The worst wildfires in California history
But while the January fires rank as the most destructive in Los Angeles history, they have not been as damaging as others in the Golden State. They are among only some of the worst wildfires California has ever seen.
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Austin ranks 5th in major cities vulnerable to wildfires
The other four cities in the top five are all in Southern California, an area that is experiencing devastating levels of fire destruction this month. But there are key differences between that region and Austin,
'PDS' warnings were made to grab attention in tornadoes, hurricanes, and now wildfires.
The National Weather Service's Los Angeles page screams 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' in hot pink letters against a gray background
Calif. fires show that communities must adapt. Here’s how Trump can help.
The incoming Trump administration must focus on implementing comprehensive resilience policies, partnering with technology companies, investing in federal land management, and encouraging states
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‘We’re Still Marching Steadily Towards an Uninsurable Future’
It's likely California's homeowners will be on the hook when L.A.'s wildfire loses are added up, predicts former state insurance commissioner Dave Jones.