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Why Some Houses Burn and Others Escape Untouched in California Fires

NOT TOTALLY RANDOM

Those in fire-prone areas may want to shy away from planting junipers near their home.

Josh Fiallo
Josh Fiallo 

Breaking News Reporter

In this aerial view taken from a helicopter, burned homes are seen from above during the Palisades fire in Malibu, Los Angeles county, California on January 9, 2025.
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Josh Fiallo

Josh Fiallo

Breaking News Reporter

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