Fires

https://www.lafd.org/news/getty-fire

Monday, October 28, 2019 1:34 AM PDT is when the Getty Fire was initially reported at  1800 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Brentwood, Los Angeles, California.  Contained at 52% as of October 31, 2019 The fire was deemed an accidental start, caused by a tree branch that broke off and landed on nearby power lines during high wind conditions. This tree branch caused the sparking and arcing of power lines, igniting nearby brush. The fire was then carried by the Santa Ana Winds, has caused 7,091 residences are still considered threatened. 10 residences have been destroyed and 15 residences have been damaged. Luckily no civilians have been injured, however 2 firefighters were injured but they were non-life threatening injuries.  

"SAFETY MESSAGE:  Santa Ana winds can trigger extreme fire danger. Residents living in wildfire-prone areas are encouraged to be prepared in the event of a brush fire, remain vigilant, and familiarize themselves with the Ready-Set-Go program: lafd.org/ready-set-go"

Wildfires have been much more common this year in particular, the climate has been drier and hotter than most, Brazil was affected by it, California as well.  This is believed to be a result climate change.  The climate being dry and hot makes it easy to ignite fires by simply flicking a cigarette out the window.  These fires can spark and go for days or weeks and can destroy everything.  Due to the stronger Santa Ana winds this year there have been 6,190 fires.  We could most likely bring this number down is we simple use designated locations, treat things that can spark with care.  In Brazil, the Amazon ignited and burned 2,240,000 acres of the Amazon Rain forest.  The Amazon Rain forest produced 20% of the Earth's oxygen.  The Amazon is still raging fire today.  

 How do you think the climate affects the fires?

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