California wildfire season should be over. So why is L.A. burning?
- Wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed over 1,000 structures and killed five people, forcing the evacuation of 130,000 residents as reported on January 8, 2025.
- The Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire were fueled by intense Santa Ana winds, with wind gusts reaching almost 100 mph in Altadena.
- California is experiencing drought conditions with negligible rainfall since July, contributing to the unusual winter wildfires, according to climate scientist Daniel Swain.
- The Legislative Analyst's Office noted that CalFire's funding for fire protection has increased from $800 million in 2005-06 to an estimated $3.7 billion in 2021-22.
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