Wildfires are raging across Los Angeles, California, turning skies red, destroying homes and businesses, and blanketing the area in smoke and debris. The largest fire is the Pacific Palisades, which has grown About 3,000 acres until Wednesday and forced the evacuation of thousands of people.
Three other large wildfires have consumed Los Angeles County: 2,000 acres Eton Fire At Altadena, 500-acres Hearst Fire north of San Fernando, and 30-acres Woody fire Near Sepulveda Basin. Several other small wildfires are burning across Southern California as strong winds continue to blow through the region.
Such devastating wildfires are becoming increasingly common, even in places that have historically not been at risk, with climate change. Their fuel is exacerbating that condition.
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