It's been one year since wildfires devastated Los Angeles. What have we learned?

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Jan 14, 2026, 12:40 am106 ptsTrending
The wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles a year ago were among the worst in California's history. They were exacerbated by persistent drought, a buildup of vegetation and Santa Ana winds which, at times, exceeded 80 mph. The most damaging fires, which reduced Altadena and Pacific Palisades to ashes, were finally…

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