Los Angeles residents woke on January 7th to see a world engulfed in relentless, all-consuming flames. California is known for its wildfires and the state’s dry climate and vegetation, brought on by now-common drought conditions, make perfect kindling for fires to rapidly spread over large swaths of land.
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Two firefighters battling a blaze. One points towards a house, which is engulfed in flames. Image courtesy of CNN Weather.