Severe wildfires are currently **ravaging the Los Angeles area**, causing at least **five fatalities**, significant property damage, and massive evacuations.
The increased risk of wildfires in urban areas is primarily due to **climate change**, growing populations near vegetation, and **favorable fire conditions**.
Urban areas like Los Angeles often intersect with **wildland-urban interfaces**, making them highly susceptible to fire threats fueled by dry vegetation.
Experts cite the **Camp Fire** in 2018 as a devastating example, where conditions led to 85 fatalities and the destruction of over 18,000 structures.
Despite current threats, improvements in **fire-resistant building materials** and firefighting measures may prevent widespread devastation in Los Angeles.