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An aerial view shows Los Angeles skyline amidst the smoke following the Palisades Fire at the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, U.S. January 10, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Cole
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Los Angeles wildfires trigger air quality warnings and health concerns

LA hit by toxic wildfire smoke sparks health crisis, mask shortages and urgent measures to protect vulnerable residents amidst rising risks.

FILE PHOTO: The Bridge Fire burns the mountain communities to the northeast of Los Angeles, in Wrightwood, California, U.S. September 11, 2024. REUTERS/Ringo Chiu/File Photo
ClimateEnvironmentNewsResiliencyWeather

Climate-related ‘one-two punch’ seen driving Los Angeles wildfires

Record heat and dense vegetation caused by climate change fueled rapid wildfires around Los Angeles, destroying over 230 homes.

A Cal Fire firefighter tackles the Bridge Fire threatening mountain communities to the northeast of Los Angeles, in Wrightwood, California, U.S. September 11, 2024. REUTERS/Ringo Chiu
BiodiversityEnvironmentNewsWeather

California wildfires torch mountain homes, ski resort

Southern California wildfires destroy homes, force evacuations, and ravage ski resort amid heatwave and dry conditions.

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