California s wildfires: Here s why human-caused wildfires are hard to contain

Get the Full StoryThe answer lies in a mix of wind speed, changing climate, the legacy of past land-management practices, and current human activities that are reshaping fire behavior and increasing the risk they pose.

Investigators are trying to determine what caused several wind-driven wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes across the Los Angeles area in January 2025. Given the fires locations, and lack of lightning at the time, it s likely that utility infrastructure, other equipment or human activities were involved.

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