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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Beament

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Climate change made devastating la fires more likely scientists say | History Defined

A lone residence is left standing amid the devastation from the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles (AP) - (AP)

Human-driven climate change made the devastating Los Angeles wildfires more likely, an international team of scientists has found.

Wildfires in the Californian city started on January 7 and spread quickly, killing at least 28 people and destroying more than 10,000 homes, racking up billions in costs and leaving thousands of people homeless.

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