2011 California wildfires

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California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared across the Los Angeles area.

The New York Times · 2d

California Wildfires: Scorched region gets its first significant rain in months.

Cool, wet weather has spread through Los Angeles County, bringing intermittent rain showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms through Monday, with gusty winds and perhaps even some small hail. Areas affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires are under a flood watch through Monday afternoon.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

California wildfires lose steam but welcomed rain brings different threats

Much-needed rain has begun to fall over Southern California, bringing relief to the drought-stricken region but also the threat of toxic runoff.

Climate change made L.A. wildfires 35 percent more likely

The Associated Press on MSN · 1h

Study says climate change made conditions that fed California wildfires more likely, more intense

A quick scientific study finds that human-caused climate change increased the likelihood and intensity of the hot, dry and windy conditions that fanned the flames of the recent devastating Southern California wildfires.

National Geographic news · 1h

Climate change made the L.A. wildfires 35 percent more likely

A new report suggests that climate change-induced factors, like reduced rainfall, primed conditions for the Palisades and Eaton fires.

BBC · 51m

Climate change made LA fires worse, scientists say

Climate change was a major factor behind the hot, dry weather that gave rise to the devastating LA fires, a scientific study has confirmed. It made those weather conditions about 35% more likely, according to World Weather Attribution - globally recognised for their studies linking extreme weather to climate change.

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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 ...

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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 ... The “life-threatening” windstorm “will likely be the most destructive” since a 2011 event “that did ...

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California’s federal lands are hemorrhaging carbon dioxide. Wildfires are largely to blame

A study from the U.S. Geological Survey found the ecosystems on California's public lands are losing the carbon they've ...

Truthout3d

New Research Links Wildfire Retardants to Dangerous Heavy Metal Pollution

The hot-pink mix of water and chemicals, which is sprayed from planes to combat wildfires, is under renewed scrutiny.

USA Today4d

Firefighters battling LA fires as rain expected to come soon

Like other recent wildfires in Southern California, it was fueled by relentless winds and low humidity. New blazes cropped up in San Diego County this week, including one showing "extreme fire ...

Fact checking Trump's claims about the California wildfires

President Trump has called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to "release the water." and claimed FEMA lacked the funds to ...

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Trump visits California after ripping 'idiot' Newsom on wildfire; critics bash crime, homelessness, spending

President Trump is ripping California Gov. Gavin Newsom over mismanagement of the state leading up to the devastating ...

The Indianapolis Star4d

Firefighters continue battling LA fires as rain expected to come soon: Live updates

Like other recent wildfires in Southern California, it was fueled by critical fire weather due to relentless winds and low humidity. Red flag warnings in Los Angeles and Ventura counties were ...

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