The Annual Threat: Why Wildfires Strike Los Angeles Every Year

Jan 13, 2025 Komal Das

Dry Climate: Hot, dry summers make vegetation highly flammable

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Santa Ana Winds: These dry winds can spread flames rapidly

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Droughts: Water shortages dry out plants, fueling fires

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Flammable Vegetation: Chaparral and other plants ignite easily

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Human Activities: Cigarettes, power lines, and even arson spark fires

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Climate Change: Rising temperatures and erratic rainfall worsen fire risks

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Fire Suppression: Past fire management left excess dry fuel, waiting to burn

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