Prevalence of Wildfires in Los Angeles

Living in Los Angeles typically involves an understanding of the annual wildfire season, which usually peaks in late summer and fall. However, the recent wildfires occurring in January are unprecedented and alarming for residents, who are accustomed to seeing fire risks limited to the mountain regions. The fires have advanced into urban neighborhoods, shattering the illusion of safety many Angelenos felt regarding their distance from such natural disasters. This incursion from the wildfires into the city highlights an urgent reality: climate change is intensifying local weather patterns, leading to more extreme weather events that disrupt the lives of city residents.