Los Angeles engulfed in smoke, why fire become more terrible?
The fire that broke out in Los Angeles, America on january 6, 2025 has engulfed the entire area so far. Due to the fire, hundreds of houses have been burnt to ashes in the affected areas, the forest has burned, there is a scene of devastation on the roads and about 180,000 people have been ordered by the administration to leave their homes to save their lives. This incident is considered to be one of the most devastating events in the history of Los Angeles so far, and the loss has already been estimated at more than $135 billion (about 109.7 billion pounds).
In such a situation, a question arises that why are the incidents of forest fires becoming so fast and terrible nowadays? What is the reason that forest fires are becoming more dangerous than before?
According to local officials, the reason for the fire in this area is strong winds and dry weather. According to officials, due to climate change, the trees and plants there have dried up and it has become easier for the fire to spread. In a BBC report, a major reason for the spread of this fire is the 'Santa Ana' winds, which blow from the land towards the beach. It is believed that these winds blowing at a speed of more than 100 kilometers per hour further inflamed the fire.
Why is the Los Angeles fire getting more terrible with time?
Mat Jones, an earth system scientist at the university of east Anglia, who is studying the effects of climate change, says that Los Angeles received an extraordinary amount of rainfall in the years 2022 and 2023. During this period, downtown Los Angeles received 133 centimeters (52.46 inches) of rainfall, which was almost a record. He says, "More rain helped the plants grow in the area, but then the weather changed in 2024. There was extreme drought in 2024 compared to the previous two years. This means that the amount of dry plants in Southern california is very high. He said that apart from this, Santa Ana winds are also the reason for the rapid growth of this fire.
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