Column: Slow the spread of fire? ‘We have to get rid of the palm trees’
Structures, rather than vegetation, served as the primary fuel for spreading flames, but fire-resistant landscaping helps. It ...
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Conspiracy theories surface on Los Angeles wildfires as many palm trees had been left standing as cars and homes burned beside them; here's what people are saying
As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, leaving behind a trail ... particularly how palm trees remain unscathed while cars and homes burn around them, fueling bizarre claims about the origins ...
No More Palm Trees, and Six Other Ways L.A. Can Protect Itself From Wildfires
Around the world, other communities are experimenting with ideas that Los Angeles could borrow as it rebuilds from disastrous ...
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From iconic Los Angeles palm trees and mansions to beach lifeguard stations: 'Everything was on fire'
LOS ANGELES — In an area famous for natural ... trash bins, lines of palm trees and numerous vehicles. The fires were accompanied by an eerie soundtrack of blazes popping, broken gas lines ...
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Rethinking Los Angeles Landscapes: Balancing Iconic Trees and Fire Resilience
L.A. must balance fire resilience with ecological preservation by gradually replacing flammable non-native plants like ...
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Why are trees still standing next to burned-out buildings in Los Angeles? The answer is simple
So when a city burns and trees are left standing, it may seem unusual at first glance. Several massive wildfires have torn through Los Angeles since ... out homes and cars. This is fuelling ...
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From iconic Los Angeles palm trees and mansions to beach lifeguard stations: ‘Everything was on fire’
In an area famous for natural disasters, survivors of multiple massive wildfires in Los Angeles County described ... trash bins, lines of palm trees and numerous vehicles. The fires were ...