Fast-moving fires, such as the recent ones in the Los Angeles area, and those started by humans, whether accidentally or not, are often some of the most destructive ...
Extreme temperatures play a dangerous role in wildfires. Heat dries out vegetation, making it more flammable. Under these conditions, wildfires ignite more easily, spread faster and burn with greater ...
LIVE BLOG: Latest updates on destructive California wildfires While the Los Angeles fires may not be the largest in state history, data from Cal Fire shows they've quickly become some of the most ...
The 2018 Camp Fire, 2017 Tubbs Fire, and the 2025 Palisades Fire top the list of the most destructive wildfires in California. The Palisades fire, currently burning in Los Angles County ...