Santa Ana Wildfire Threatens Los Angeles

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California’s Wildfires Show No Signs of Slowing Down

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The Palisades Fire , the Hurst Fire , and Eaton Fire have consumed over 13,000 acres in Southern California .

The fires are the most destructive in California history.

Climate change is increasing the risk of late- or early-season wildfires in California , experts say.

As precipitation is more variable due to climate change, the overlap between the windy and dry season is increasing.

Fires are also happening in unexpected places at unusual times.

Fires are increasingly common, severe, and unpredictable.

Better preparation and climate adaptation is crucial to mitigate future disasters.

Advances in fire-resistant building materials, more aggressive fuel management programs, and improved early warning systems are already making a difference.

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