California infernos in January? Why wildfire season keeps getting longer and more devastating.
This story was first published by CalMatters — a partner in the national States Newsroom network. As climate change warms the planet, wildfires have become so unpredictable and extreme that new words were invented: firenado,
California's Wildfire Season Isn't Usually In Winter...Why Is LA Facing Biggest Fire In History?
California's wildfire season typically peaks in summer and fall, but the Los Angeles region is now grappling with its largest wildfire in history during the winter. The unusual timing has raised questions about climate factors and how the state's changing weather patterns are influencing fire seasons.
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In Oklahoma, the risk of wildfire is expected to increase through January into February and March, due to factors similar to those seen in California.
California wildfire season should be over. So why is L.A. burning?
In some parts of California, fire season is now year-round due to rising heat and little rain. High winds and dry conditions are fueling L.A.’s infernos.
5 looming questions about California’s devastating wildfires
An infernal barrage of blazes continues to ravage the Los Angeles metropolitan region, where the death toll has now risen to at least 10 individuals. While authorities have yet to identify precise
Why California’s wildfire season keeps getting longer and more devastating
This story first appeared in. 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.
As wildfires ravage L.A., here's a look at worst fires in California's history
Early estimates show that the total damage and economic loss due to the Los Angeles wildfires could be between $60 billion and $130 billion.
Why the L.A. County fires are already among the most destructive in California's history
None of the Los Angeles County fires that have killed at least 10 people are among California's 20 largest wildfires, but they're among the most destructive on record as they burned more structures overnight.
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California Governor Says State Has No “Fire Season” Anymore, It’s “Year-Round” – Why?
As wildfires continued to rage on the outskirts of Los Angeles and beyond on Wednesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom said ...
From Torrential Rains to Raging Fires: California’s Accelerating Hydroclimate Whiplash
As California oscillates between drought and deluge, wildfires rage due to "hydroclimate whiplash" driven by global warming.
From flooding rain to unmitigated wildfire: Why California is ground zero for disasters
Eleven months ago, the Los Angeles area was under water. Nearly a foot of rain fell in just a couple of days in early ...
Once the Fires Are Out, California Must Remove Tons of Dangerous Debris
Clearing the toxic remnants of burned buildings around Los Angeles will require a complex and expensive mobilization.
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California grapples with the cost of a year-round fire season
In Southern California, wildfires haven't just gotten more frequent. They've also grown more expensive over the past decade.
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 ...
Live Updates: New evacuation orders in Palisades Fire as blaze moves east
The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia and Kenneth fires are burning in Southern California, destroying more than 12,000 ...
West Coast wildfire disaster signals fire season is now a yearlong event: Officials
Los Angeles fire officials said the disaster -- caused by multiple wind-whipped fires breaking out simultaneously -- signals ...