In the 1950s, the Ventu Park wildfire began a cycle of destructive fires in Malibu, exacerbated by a significant increase in homes built within wildfire-prone areas.
Gov. Newsom's vow to rebuild following the Palisades fire, which included suspending environmental laws, highlights a deep-rooted political and ecological dilemma in California.
Ecologists warn that California's tendency to rebuild in fire-prone zones is leading to more disasters, emphasizing that nearly 45% of new homes are in these risky areas.
The rebuilding approach taken after fires is a repeat of a pattern that continues to place homes in the path of flames, creating a dangerous cycle.
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