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How hydroclimate whiplash contributed to the severity of California wildfires

Hydroclimate whiplash -- the rapid shift between wet and dry conditions -- likely contributed to the severity of the wildfires in Southern California, experts say.

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Maps show how dry Southern California is, as L.A. wildfires burn

When the air is warm and dry, transpiration and evaporation also suck water out of the plants and soil. That leaves dry vegetation that can provide fuel for flying embers to spread wildfires, as the Los Angeles area saw in early January.

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California wildfires lead to air quality concerns

Wildfires destroying thousands of structures across Southern California have lead to dangerous things like asbestos and lead paint in the air. Hear are some tips on how to protect yourself from poor air quality in the wake of the Palisades and Eaton fires.

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What hazards will remain in Southern California after the wildfires subside?

While the end to the fire danger is not yet in sight, experts say the hazards that will remain in its wake will be severe.

Officials Warn of ‘Devastating Loss’ as Southern California Wildfires Burn Out of Control

Parts of Santa Monica were ordered to be evacuated as fast-moving flames destroyed homes along the coast in Los Angeles.

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Harvey running back Shahn Alston commits to Southern California

Shahn Alston is taking his talents to the west coast. A junior from Harvey and one of the top junior running backs in the nation in his class, Alston verbally committed to the the University of ...

A national, nonpartisan study of the Los Angeles fires could improve planning for future disasters

– Two national reviews – one by a blue-ribbon commission and the other by the National Academy of Engineering and National Research Council – investigated the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon explosion and ...

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