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Rising from the ashes: supporting LA fire victims

Sasha Anand

2025 has so far been nothing if not eventful, especially for climate crises such as the California wildfires. Continue reading to find out the causes of the fires, why it has become so widespread, and how to help those suffering because of it.


What caused the fires in LA?

As of right now, officials haven't released a statement of the precise cause of the fires, but they claim it is due to climate change, Southern California’s history of droughts and extreme dry spells, and the intense winds during the dry season. There is speculation that the fires were man-made, and arson is at fault, but no official statement has been made to confirm nor deny these claims. The most agreed-upon explanation thus far has been climate change, but investigations are underway to determine the true cause of the fires.


Why have they become so widespread?

Not only was there the Palisades Fire, there was also the Eaton Fire and the Hughes Fire, as well as smaller fires surrounding the LA area. A total of nearly 50,000 acres of land have burned to the ground, and that’s mostly due to the intense winds that fueled the fire. These winds are known as the Santa Ana Winds, and they come from dry, high-pressure air in places like the Great Basin. These dry winds can reach up to 100 mph and are the perfect way for fires to spread insanely fast, due to the lack of moisture in the air and the feeding of oxygen. In other words, they were quite literally the fuel to the fire and something near impossible to stop.


How can I help those affected?

Over 6,800 buildings were burnt down according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, aka Cal Fire, and at least 29 people have been confirmed dead. Luckily, you can help these grieving families. Organizations such as GoFundMe and Red Cross already have multiple donation portals up, as well as Project Hope, The Salvation Army, and LA Food Bank. The links are down below for you to donate, or add to your instagram story to spread awareness to donation resources, and as always, my heart goes out to all families affected.


Red Cross:


GoFundMe:


Project Hope:


Salvation Army:


LA Food Bank:

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