What Could Have Caused Fires in the U.S.: WP

The cause of the fire that broke out in the Palisades area of Los Angeles could have been the launch of fireworks on New Year's Eve. This was reported by The Washington Post after conducting interviews with witnesses and analyzing photos and videos.

On the night of January 1, firefighters responded to a fire in the Pacific Palisades area, covering approximately 12,000 square meters. Despite mild winds, it took four hours to contain the blaze. According to experts interviewed by the newspaper, the gathered materials indicate a sustained double fire danger in the area.

According to radio communications from the Los Angeles County Fire Department heard by reporters, a large fire that started on January 7 was ignited not far from the site of the initial fire. Satellite imagery analysis also revealed that a new fire had begun near the site of the New Year's Eve fire.

Local residents told reporters that the cause of the fire in the Temescal Mountain Range on New Year's Eve might have been the use of fireworks. Officials say it may take weeks or even months to determine the exact cause of the fire. The newspaper notes that, according to reports from local residents later confirmed by radio recordings, due to a lack of units and a high number of outbreaks, firefighters were not able to respond as quickly to the fire that broke out on January 7.