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“Both the Palisades and Altadena fires ignited in dense metropolitan communities that back up to fire-prone wilderness areas and foothills, a development pattern that has become increasingly common in California as affordable housing has become scarcer.”
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Powerful Wildfires Require a New Approach, California Report Finds (Gift Article)
A report on the fires that devastated the Los Angeles area in early 2025 recommended that local governments take a broader approach to preparedness and emergency response.