Wildfires and Potential Mudslides: Los Angeles Braces for More Catastrophes

By Douglas McIntyre  •  January 23, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis, reports on a new wildfire near Los Angeles that has burned 5,000 acres and added to nearly $50 billion in damages caused by ongoing fires. High winds risk reigniting contained blazes, while predicted rain could bring mudslides, compounding the region’s crises. McIntyre warns that Los Angeles faces weeks of severe weather challenges with significant financial and environmental impacts.

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