Tag: destructive
Wildfires Started by Human Activities Are Often More Destructive
Wildfires Started by Daily Human Activities Are Often More Destructive Fast-moving fires, such as the recent ones in the Los Angeles area, and those started by humans, whether accidentally or not, are often some of the most destructive By Virginia Iglesias & The Conversation US Fire engines drive through flames ripping across Highway 36 as…
Destructive Los Angeles Fires Explained in Photos
Photos Show Why Los Angeles Fires Were the Worst in City’s History The ferocity and scale of the fires that tore through the Los Angeles area become clearer in photographs By Andrea Thompson & Amanda Stosz A home on Mariposa Street in Altadena, Calif., goes up in flames during the Eaton Fire on January 8.…
Southern California warned of ‘life-threatening, destructive’ windstorm
Officials warn of fire risks and potential outages as gusts could reach 80mph in Los Angeles county and Ventura Southern California could experience a “life-threatening, destructive” windstorm this week, with forecasters warning of major fire risks unusual for January and potential power outages. The gusts are expected to intensify on Tuesday into Wednesday, potentially reaching…