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How Did Tragic Palisades Wildfire Start? Officials Looking Hard at One Theory – RedState

The wildfires in the Los Angeles area have been devastating, destroying over 12,000 structures, causing tens of billions of dollars in damages and taking the lives of at least 24 people. Heavy criticism has poured in regarding the performance of Gov. Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and plenty of others. Heavy winds picked up again Monday, so the tragedy may be far from over.





What caused the fires? Theories have ranged from arson, sparking power lines, homeless encampments… you name it. Officials in Pacific Palisades, one of the worst hit areas, are looking strongly at one theory, however: that the massive wildfire there was caused by the reignition of a smaller fire that occurred on New Year’s Day.

The Post’s analysis of photos, videos, satellite imagery and radio communications, as well as interviews with witnesses, offers new evidence that…

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