Los Angeles, Fires

What is the Hydroclimatic Whiplash, the Phenomenon Fueling Fires in Los Angeles?
The recent fires in Los Angeles, California, have hit alarming levels, forcing over 130,000 people to evacuate and causing the death of at least five individuals. A specific weather phenomenon, known as the 'hydroclimatic whiplash',
The Conditions That Led to the ‘Unprecedented’ Los Angeles County Fires
The biggest threat to Los Angeles remains the strong winds, which reduced in speed early Thursday morning, allowing firefighters to better take control of the fires. Stronger winds, however, are expected to return later in the day.
Did Climate Change Help Fuel the Los Angeles Wildfires?
Wildfires in Southern California have burned tens of thousands of acres, destroyed thousands of buildings, and killed at least 10 people. Experts say global warming may have set the stage for the catastrophic blazes.
Why a Rain 'Whiplash' Is to Blame for Los Angeles Fires
A study published Thursday has put the blame for the wildfires ravaging parts of Los Angeles on an emerging climate phenomenon: hydroclimate whiplash. This latest disaster comes on the heels of years of unprecedented weather swings, where periods of above-average rainfall are followed by extensive droughts.
The role of climate change in the catastrophic 2025 Los Angeles fires
The climate is changing, and our journalists are here to help you make sense of it. Sign up for our newsletters and never miss a story. The main way that climate change worsens wildfires is by drying out vegetation.
What’s driving the ‘weather whiplash’ that’s fueling the Los Angeles fires
Around the world, dramatic swings between heavy rain and drought are increasing exponentially, according to new research.
How contained are the wildfires scorching the Los Angeles area?
At least five major wildfires were burning around Los Angeles County by Thursday. The largest two were still at 0% containment.
The Particular Horror of the Los Angeles Wildfires
Southern California is no stranger to fires. But the dreadful blazes that began yesterday are potentially transformative.
An update on the deadly wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area
Multiple major wildfires continue to burn out of control in the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to evacuate. Hear the latest on the devastation and efforts to contain the blazes.
Los Angeles Evacuation Orders
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2024, Earth and climate threshold

Jim Jarmusch Lashes Out At Climate Deniers, Adrien Brody Is Shaken, Sean Baker Sends LA “Hearts And Prayers” From NY Film Critics Circle Awards
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The LA Fires Aren't A Surprise If You Study History and Climate Change. So Now What?
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It’s climate change, stupid: Director Jim Jarmusch bashes deniers amid raging Los Angeles fires
Film director Jim Jarmusch erupted during a critics awards event to attack climate change deniers as wildfires tore through ...
How climate change fueled Los Angeles Wildfires: All you need to know
Climate change is drastically increasing the frequency and intensity of wildfires in Los Angeles. With record heat, low ...
Celebrities Condemn Gavin Newsom as Fires Level Los Angeles
NEW: Joe Rogan and Mel Gibson blast California Governor Gavin Newsom for failing to prepare Los Angeles for the devastating ...