Why some Los Angeles homes are being built to resist wildfires — and some aren’t
The Eaton Fire burned such a large area in Altadena, Calif. that it reached areas that weren’t considered at risk. Now, Los Angeles will be…
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Here’s how climate change fueled the Los Angeles fires
High winds and dry vegetation set the stage for the explosive wildfires in Los Angeles. Scientists are finding that climate change fueled some of the…
More houses are being built in wildfire-prone areas. Los Angeles has a plan to stop
Even before the Eaton Fire destroyed thousands of homes, Los Angeles County was trying to balance the need for new housing with the risk of…
Why clearing the brush around Los Angeles won’t reduce the wildfire danger
Fire experts say trimming the vegetation directly around a home goes a long way in reducing fire danger, but clearing vast areas of Los Angeles’…