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How LA’s Extreme Weather Swings Are Fueling Wildfires
Season 2025
Episode 275
Los Angeles faces heightened wildfire risks as extreme drought and powerful Santa Ana winds ignite fires, while Northern California battles relentless storms and flooding. Discover how California’s drastic weather swings are fueling climate dangers.
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