Last updated December 4, 2018
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La Tuna Fire September 2017

United States

Higher temperatures and drier conditions—both linked to climate change—are increasing wildfire risk in California.

The La Tuna Fire erupted north of downtown Los Angeles and, at more than 7,000 acres, the fire is the largest to burn within Los Angeles' city limits.[2]

While small compared to the biggest fires in California's history,[1] the La Tuna Fire is notable for its proximity to a major city and its rapid growth amid unseasonably warm temperatures. The fire also erupted at the edge of the Angeles National Forest, a region where bark beetle activity has increased in recent years of extreme heat and drought.

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