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 1. The title : Tens of Thousands Told to Evacuate As new Fire Rages North of L.A

link: https://www.nytimes.com/spotlight/california-wildfires

Information : The Hughes fire, burning near Castaic Lake north of Santa Clarita, exploded to more than 10.000 acres of mostly brush in just a few hours. More than 50.000 were under evacuations and orders. 

2. The Title : What ignited the deadly California wildfires? Investigators consider an array of possibilities

link : https://apnews.com/article/california-fires-possible-causes-6112488f835e45f53c67d4d03d7a1e4f

Information : Investigators are considering an array of possible ignition sources for the huge fires that have killed at least 24 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in the Los Angeles area.

While lightning is the most common source of fires in the U.S., according to the National Fire Protection Association, investigators were able to rule that out quickly. There were no reports of lightning in the Palisades area or the terrain around the Eaton Fire, which started in east Los Angeles County and has also destroyed hundreds of homes.

3. The Title : Climate change made LA fires worse, scientists say

Link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9qy4knd8wo

Information : Climate change was a major factor behind the hot, dry weather that gave rise to the devastating LA fires, a scientific study has confirmed.

It made those weather conditions about 35% more likely, according to World Weather Attribution - globally recognised for their studies linking extreme weather to climate change.