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Building density, not trees, was strongest predictor of home loss in Los Angeles firestorms

A study reveals that building density significantly influences home destruction during firestorms in Southern California.

Editorial StaffMay 14, 20261 min read

Research conducted by Cal Poly faculty and scientists.

Focuses on firestorms that occurred in January 2025.

Findings published in a recent paper.