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Why the California wildfires were nearly impossible to contain

A perfect storm of weather and climate conditions made the California wildfires nearly impossible to contain once they ignited, according to experts.

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Maps: See how large the California wildfires are

The largest of the blazes, the Palisades Fire, is more than 31 square miles. That’s half the land size of Washington, D.C. The Palisades Fire threatens thousands of structures and buildings inside the fire's perimeter.

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What started the LA wildfires and why does California get so many?

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated after flames quickly engulfed huge swathes of the Pacific Palisades area.

USA TODAY on MSN · 5h

1 California wildfire investigated as possible arson. Here's what authorities have said.

The Los Angles Police Department said "a male was heard stating a suspect was 'attempting to light a fire'" near the Kenneth Fire.

U.S. News & World Report · 14h

What Ignited the Deadly California Wildfires? Investigators Consider an Array of Possibilities

Investigators are considering an array of possible ignition sources for the huge fires that have killed at least 10 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in the Los Angeles area

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California wildfires live updates: 10 dead and 180,000 told to evacuate amid apocalyptic scenes of destruction

California wildfires continue with dry conditions and powerful winds —which are due to last through Friday — fueling at least five fires.

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List: 2 Los Angeles County wildfires among most destructive in California history

Only two wildfires in California history have caused more destruction than the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire in LA County.

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Horrifying Before and After Photos of Celebrities’ L.A. Homes Reveal Brutal Reality of California Wildfire Devastation

Multiple celebrities, including Adam Brody and Leighton Meester, Paris Hilton, Cameron Mathis, and Billy Crystal have lost ...

Santa Rosa Press Democrat16h

California infernos in January? Here’s why wildfire season keeps getting longer and more devastating

As climate change warms the planet, wildfires have become so unpredictable and extreme that new words were invented: firenado, gigafire, fire siege — even fire pandemic. California has 78 more annual ...

California wildfires can take mental health toll on residents, firefighters

As wildfires continue to spread across southern California, experts are warning they could impact the mental health of residents and first responders.

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It isn’t lack of water or DEI making LA’s wildfires worse. Experts say it’s climate change

Looking more broadly, May said that it will take pollution reduction efforts, such as phasing out fossil fuel production and gas-powered vehicles, to mitigate the worst effects of climate change, ...

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Stars lose homes in Los Angeles area fires and Jamie Lee Curtis pledges $1M to relief effort

Fires burning in and around Los Angeles have claimed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore ...

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Los Angeles wildfires among California’s most destructive in history

The two largest firestorms have already been ranked by state fire officials among California’s 20 most-damaging.

California wildfires maps show evacuations, power outages, air quality

Wildfires are tearing through thousands of acres in Los Angeles County in California, as strong Santa Ana winds stoke the ...

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