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California Wildfire Devastation

The Mountain Fire in California highlights the devastating impact of wildfires exacerbated by climate change, forcing residents to make heartbreaking choices and leaving behind both destruction and occasional unexpected remnants.

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Associated PressUcla's Center For Climate ScienceAbc7

Dawn DeleonAlex Hall

How does climate change affect wildfires?: Climate change is exacerbating wildfires globally, particularly in fire-prone areas like Southern California, where Santa Ana winds fuel the flames.
What is the impact of wildfires according to Alex Hall?: The impact of wildfires on lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems is devastating, as described by Alex Hall, director of UCLA's Center for Climate Science.
Who funded the Associated Press's coverage of this event?: The Associated Press's climate and environmental coverage is supported by private foundations, with AP retaining sole responsibility for content.
What was the impact of the Mountain Fire in Ventura County?: The Mountain Fire in Ventura County, California, destroyed Dawn Deleon's house, forcing her to make difficult choices about what to save.
What do residents often do after a wildfire, and what might they find?: Wildfire victims often return to sift through ashes, sometimes finding surprising remnants amidst the destruction.

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