Los Angeles Fires
Los Angeles often has problems with wildfires because of its dry weather, strong winds, and climate change. These fires can burn large areas, destroy homes, and put lives in danger. In recent years, fires have become worse due to long droughts and high temperatures.
The land around Los Angeles makes wildfires more likely. The city is surrounded by hills, canyons, and forests that can catch fire easily. During wildfire season, usually in late summer and fall, strong Santa Ana winds can spread fire quickly over long distances.
Wildfires also harm people and the environment. Smoke from fires can make the air unhealthy to breathe, causing problems like asthma. When trees and plants burn, the land becomes weak and can lead to mudslides during rain.
To reduce wildfire damage, people are working on prevention and response. This includes setting small, controlled fires to remove dry plants, making buildings safer in fire-prone areas, and teaching people how to stay safe during fires. Firefighters and emergency workers do their best to protect people, but recent fires show that more help and resources are needed.
But wait. How did such a monstrous fire start? Well, the truth is that this is not one fire, but many fires in many different places. The fire started in a place called Palisades on the 7th of January 2025. On the same night, Eaton and Hurst had caught fire too. By the 9th of January, Kenneth was caught in flames. Lydia, Archer, Woodley and Sunset were also absorbed in the fire. But luckily, the fires were partly controlled. Lydia’s fire was 100% controlled. Kenneth’s fire was 90% controlled. Hurst’s fire was 76% controlled, but Easton’s fire was only 15% controlled and Palisade’s fire was only 11% controlled. What’s strange about this event is that it is happening in January, one of the most rainiest months of the year.
Peter Kalmus, a climate scientist, made headlines in 2022 when he decided to leave Los Angeles due to the growing threat of wildfires and other climate-related challenges. He wrote a powerful news article explaining his reasons and warning others about the dangers of ignoring climate change. His decision highlights the urgency of addressing these issues to make cities like Los Angeles safer and more sustainable. He left the city, and his dark truth became true.
Climate change is making wildfires worse. Warmer weather and longer droughts make it easier for fires to start and grow. To fix this, people need to work together to use cleaner energy and take care of the environment. More details on the video below.
Los Angeles is trying to prepare for wildfires and keep people safe. By improving buildings, planning for emergencies, and taking care of the land, the city is working hard to deal with the dangers of wildfires. Supporting Los Angeles in its fight against wildfires means standing behind efforts to reduce climate change and helping affected communities rebuild and recover. Only we can do that my friends. Let's work together and save lives together.