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California wildfire explained: Trends and policy insights highlight pathways to avoiding disasters
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California has had relatively few major wildfires since the January 2025 Los Angeles fires, but unmet priorities could spell disaster at any time.
California has had relatively few major wildfires since the January 2025 Los Angeles fires, but unmet priorities could spell disaster at any time.
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