Here's how climate change fueled the Los Angeles fires
Extreme conditions helped drive the fast-moving fires that destroyed thousands of homes in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena.
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.
‘A perfect storm’: How climate change made the LA wildfires more likely - and more deadly
Human-caused climate change worsened the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, a new study has found. Fossil fuel burning reduced rainfall, dried out vegetation, and increased the overlap between flammable drought conditions and strong Santa Ana winds,
Yes, you can blame climate change for the LA wildfires
Weather data show how humankind’s burning of fossil fuels made the hot, dry, windy weather more likely, setting the stage for the Los Angeles wildfires.
Climate change made LA wildfires 'more likely' according to international study
Climate change caused by human activity increases the risk of devastating fires, like the ones in Los Angeles, California,according to the World Weather Attribution (WWA) network. The fires left at least 29 dead and thousands homeless.
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Fire risk elevated as low humidity and winds persist
ROANOKE, Va. – The fire risk for the day is up. Low humidity and high winds are two main reasons why the risk is elevated.
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Santa Ana winds: The hidden spark behind California's fire surge
Southern California is facing fierce fires fueled by the Santa Ana winds, which threaten homes and put firefighters to the ...
Brush fire in south Chicago suburbs propelled by strong winds, dry conditions
Investigators said the fire Monday night was started by a person, but it was not clear if the fire was intentional or an ...
Officials discuss the dangers of brush fires
Fire crews in Roanoke County spent part of Wednesday morning working to put out a brush fire spread by the high winds. And ...
WNC faces extreme fire risk today with dry conditions and gusty winds
A combination of gusty winds, low relative humidity, and abnormally dry conditions have led to elevated fire danger today.
Grottoes home deemed ‘total loss’ after fire; wind fuels other brush fires
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - A Grottoes home was determined a “total loss” after a structure fire Wednesday morning, ...
Fire-ravaged Southern California braces for gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk
The National Weather Service issued a warning of a “particularly dangerous situation” for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura ...
Winds in Southern California are expected to calm, but the fire threat continues this week
As winds across the Southern California area are calmer than their peak and firefighters are making progress, the threat to ...
Southern California on edge as extreme Santa Ana winds, fire danger return and PDS warning takes effect in LA area
A rare Particularly Dangerous Situation warning has been issued for Southern California as a powerful and potentially ...
Heightened Fire Danger in Northern Illinois Due to Winds, Mild Temps
The combination of strong winds, dry conditions, and warm temperatures increases the risk of wildfires, particularly in ...