Why the Los Angeles Fires Are So Devastating

Even as firefighters battled to contain multiple blazes in Los Angeles and the surrounding area, the estimated damages already have made the fires the region’s worst natural disaster in decades. How the fires started remains under investigation, but recent weather patterns, as well as the region’s unique environmental conditions, helped fuel their spread. Here’s what to know about why the fires have been so ruinous.

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