"Climate change, including increased heat, extended drought, and a thirsty atmosphere, has been a key driver in increasing the risk and extent of wildfires in the western United States," the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says.

Many watched their homes burn on television in a state of shock. Since the flames erupted in and around Los Angeles, scores of residents have returned to their still

“This is a tragic time in our history,” said Los Angeles County Police Department Sheriff Jim McDonnell during a press briefing on Wednesday. “These are…unprecedented conditions, but also unpredictable as the fire continues to spread and pop up in different locations, none of us know where the next one is going to be.”

The wildfires in Los Angeles, California have gotten out-of-control with at least 10 people killed so far, destruction of hundreds of buildings and forced nearly 180,000 residents

Private firefighters hired by the government, insurance companies or individuals are among the thousands of responders battling flames across Los Angeles County.

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