A recent World Weather Attribution report indicates that climate change significantly boosts the frequency and intensity of wildfires, specifically stating that post-industrial average temperatures have risen by 1.3 degrees Celsius. This increase has led to a greater probability of extreme weather conditions, making events like the recent Los Angeles fires more likely — expected every 17 years. The report highlights how vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected during such crises, underscoring the urgent need for climate action and preparedness measures to support at-risk communities.
These conditions increased the likelihood of the Los Angeles wildfires by about 35 percent, while the severity of the fires rose by 6 percent due to climate change.
The elderly, people living with disabilities, lower-income individuals without transport, and those who received late warnings were disproportionately impacted.
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