Impact of Historic Wildfires in California

California is experiencing devastating wildfires, notably the Palisades Fire, which has resulted in the destruction of over a thousand structures and forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate. These fires were fueled by extreme weather conditions, including low humidity and winds reaching up to 100 miles per hour. Within 24 hours, multiple fires across the region consumed more than 20,000 acres, disrupting power and overwhelming first responders. The chaos of evacuation made it difficult for many residents to escape, often leading them to abandon their vehicles as they fled from encroaching flames.