Los Angeles, California, is currently battling wildfires that began on January 7. A deadly wildfire is burning much of Los Angeles, leaving many people homeless, with fire weather warnings issued for much of Southern California in the coming days, including San Diego.
The Los Angeles Wildfire took away many homes and structures. The fire claimed 24 lives, burned just under 40,000 acres across the city, and many civilians lost their homes, cars, and possessions.
According to the US National Weather Service (NWS), a red flag warning has been issued for the fire in Los Angeles and across the San Diego area. Additionally, the forecast indicates that wind gusts of up to 55 mph could be possible in the coming days, with gusts reaching 70 mph in Los Angeles.
Much of this destructive wildfire is being fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, which are helping the flames burn and spread quickly. As a result, fire can consume dry vegetation around Los Angeles, USA.
The Palisades Fire: 23,713 acres have burned so far—making it the most destructive fire in the city’s history. The fire is currently 13 percent contained, and firefighters on the scene are still battling the blaze. Additionally, eight of the 24 people who died in the blaze were found in the Palisades fire zone.
Among the homes destroyed in the Los Angeles fire were those of celebrities including media personality and businesswoman Paris Hilton, actor and comedian Billy Crystal, actor Adam Brody, and actress and singer Leighton Meester.
Another 16 of the 24 dead were rescued from the area of the Eaton fire (fire alert issued), which has burned 14,117 acres near Altadena and is only 27 percent contained. The third fire is the Hurst Fire, which has an affected area of 799 acres and is 89 percent contained.
Government agency CAL FIRE said firefighters are working around the clock with a continued focus on fire suppression, human safety, and assessing and protecting private and public property.
The fires in Los Angeles in 2025 come at a time when 2024 was the hottest year on record, with global temperatures 2.32 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th century average and 0.18 degrees Fahrenheit above 2023. This suggests that global warming and climate change are increasing the Earth’s temperature further.
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