The Palisades Fire has been the largest in terms of burned areas. The iconic Malibu restaurant Moonshadows was completely destroyed, as was the Palisades Branch Library. The Palisades Charter High School suffered extensive damage. Here’s an analysis of the building damage with what we know now:

As Los Angeles reels from the loss of lives and homes to the Easton and Palisades fires, scientists are asking why the events of this January have been so catastrophic.

Thirty-two international researchers participated in a study that evaluated how climate change affected the fires that incinerated parts of Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Malibu as well as other areas of Los Angeles.