Fires of Fury: Los Angeles’ Decade of Destruction and Resilience

Fires of Fury: Los Angeles’ Decade of Destruction and Resilience

1/9/20251 min read

The fires in Los Angeles have become an increasingly frequent and devastating occurrence, often fueled by dry conditions, high temperatures, and strong Santa Ana winds. These fires can spread rapidly, threatening homes, wildlife, and lives. The impact is often severe, leading to large-scale evacuations and significant damage to the environment. Efforts to combat and prevent these fires are ongoing, with a focus on better forest management and addressing climate change.

Here is fire happened since 2009 till Now:

1. Station Fire (2009): Burned over 160,000 acres, with thousands evacuated.

2. Sand Fire (2016): Burned over 41,000 acres, with about 20,000 people evacuated.

3. La Tuna Fire (2017): Burned over 7,000 acres, prompting evacuations for hundreds of residents.

4. Thomas Fire (2017): Burned over 280,000 acres, with tens of thousands evacuated.

5. Creek Fire (2017): Burned over 15,000 acres, with thousands evacuated.

6. Woolsey Fire (2018): Burned nearly 97,000 acres, with over 295,000 people evacuated.

7. Saddleridge Fire (2019): Burned over 8,000 acres, with around 100,000 people evacuated.

8. Getty Fire (2019): Burned 745 acres, prompting thousands to evacuate.

9. Bobcat Fire (2020): Burned approximately 116,000 acres, with tens of thousands evacuated.

10. Palisades Fire (2025): Burned over 17,000 acres, with around 137,000 people evacuated.