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The California fires erupted amid extremely dry conditions. UCLA scientists say extreme heat linked to climate change was a factor in the fires' intensity.

The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it's happening right now and affecting what matters most to us. Hurricanes intensified by a warming planet and drought-fueled wildfires are destroying our communities.

Firefighters are working around the clock to contain the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire. Thousands of people were forced to evacuate when the blazes ignited and destroyed more than 12,000 structures. Here are the latest updates.

Neighborhoods tucked into the foothills of Los Angeles are now more vulnerable to fires as rainy seasons become more intense and dry seasons last longer.

The recent Los Angeles wildfires have burned larger and hotter due to climate change, according to a UCLA study. Researchers attribute 25% of the available fuel to climate-driven factors, including

Climate change — particularly whiplash between two wet winters followed by a bone-dry, unusually hot spring, summer and fall — set the stage for Los Angeles' deadly and devastating fires, scientists say.

Climate change didn’t start the wildfires that are ravaging Los Angeles County this week. But the big swings in weather patterns that have accelerated over the past two decades serve as rocket fuel that intensifies the flames and spreads the devastation.

The recent Los Angeles wildfires that have ravaged through the Pacific Palisades, Altadena hills and the surrounding areas have been devastating, and spectators across the country have watched as firefighters and first responders courageously battle the flames.

To reduce feelings of hopelessness, parents can encourage their kids to join activities and advocacy efforts sponsored by environmental, civic and religious organizations, experts say.

UCLA study reveals climate change fuels Los Angeles wildfires, intensifying risks and destruction. Explore the alarming findings.- Watch Video on English Oneindia