In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires in Los
Despite the destruction surrounding
Thanks to a combination of luck and resilient building design, a small number of houses have emerged untouched in areas where countless others were reduced to ashes and tragedy struck.
The contrast is striking: A lone house perched on a hill stands surrounded by burnt vegetation, yet its interior
Even iconic locations like the Walsh House from
Certain beachfront residences also escaped unscathed as scorched trees gave way to clusters of untouched homes. However, others faced a different fate as roofs caved in and trees collapsed onto their properties.
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David Slater was seen sweeping his driveway outside his undamaged home mere feet away from his neighbor’s car reduced to ashes. The scene behind Slater’s gate revealed fallen trees and debris amidst an otherwise untouched property.
The wildfires ravaging California are indicative of climate change impacts. Intense weather patterns led to excessive plant growth due to heavy rainfall followed by drought conditions that turned vegetation into fuel for fires.
Source from www.aljazeera.com
