Los Angeles Faces Largest Wildfire Crisis in Its History

Over 100,000 residents have evacuated as fires devastate communities from Malibu to Altadena, raising urgent questions about the city's future.

The ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles have burned tens of thousands of acres, making it the most destructive fire event in the city’s history.
More than 100,000 residents have been evacuated, with entire neighborhoods reduced to ash and iconic landmarks destroyed.
The fires have highlighted Los Angeles's vulnerability to natural disasters, with experts pointing to climate change and the infamous Santa Ana winds as critical factors.
Many displaced residents face uncertain futures as insurance challenges and the city’s already strained resources complicate recovery efforts.
The crisis has reignited debates about the sustainability of Los Angeles’s urban sprawl and its ability to rebuild after such widespread destruction.