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Unprecedented Winter Fires Rage in Southern California Amid Unique Meteorological Conditions

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Unprecedented Winter Fires Rage in Southern California Amid Unique Meteorological Conditions

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  • Southern California is witnessing its worst winter fires in over 40 years, a phenomenon typically unusual for this time of year.
  • Factors contributing to these fires include intense Santa Ana winds reaching 100 mph and a severe drought following earlier wet winters.
  • Research indicates that wildfires across the West have become faster and more destructive, correlating with climate change impacts.
  • Estimated damages from the current fires could reach $57 billion, possibly making it the most destructive wildfire season in California's history.
  • Experts point to a combination of environmental and human factors, including population growth leading to more power lines that could ignite fires.

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