California Wildfires LIVE: How Did the Los Angeles Fire Spread so Rapidly?

The Los Angeles winter wildfires have shocked the world, with a death toll of 16 and over 12,000 structures destroyed. Experts point to unusual weather patterns, including wet winters in 2022 and 2023 that fueled vegetation growth, followed by a dry 2024 season that turned plants into tinder. Strong Santa Ana winds worsened the situation, rapidly spreading flames, while reports suggest power cables may have ignited fires. Climate change activists highlight the growing intensity of such disasters, while political figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk blame the California governor’s environmental and DEI policies. The Palisades Fire remains a major threat, with fresh evacuations in Brentwood and Bel Air as officials investigate the root causes.

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