California wildfires continue to wreak havoc as relentless drought and high winds fuel flames across Los Angeles. The Palisades Fire, burning over 23,000 acres with only 18% containment, has forced 88,000 residents to evacuate, leaving entire neighborhoods in ashes. Officials warn that smoke and particulate matter pose severe health risks. Declared a public health emergency, LA battles one of the deadliest wildfire seasons in history. Scientists link the fires' intensity to climate change, urging immediate global action to mitigate worsening conditions.
