As <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=Los+Angeles" rel="dofollow">Los Angeles</a> continues to battle the wildfires that killed at least 24 people, destroyed 12,000 homes, and scorched grounds of 40,000 acres of land, and forced millions of people to evacuate, the major question that arises now is what ignited these blazes.&nbsp;
The firefighters and emergency responders, including the National Guard, have been fighting to bring these flames under control and restore the lives to normalcy.&nbsp;
However, the cause behind the fire has not been officially revealed.&nbsp;
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But, according to a report by The Washington Post, the blaze commenced when an earlier fire caused by New Year's Eve fireworks was rekindled.&nbsp;
Initially, the infernos erupted on Tuesday (Jan 7), which came to be known as the Palisades Fire after it destroyed the affluent neighbourhood of Pacific Palisades, which is home to many Hollywood celebrities and popular faces.&nbsp;
The report further stated that the area's strong Santa Ana winds may have served to reignite that fire after it lay smouldering undetected underground or within the wood in the week after it was first put out, which turned it into a much larger disaster.&nbsp;
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According to the report, the new fire started in the vicinity of the old fire, which sometimes occurs in windy conditions, experts said.&nbsp;
Further, the firefighters' response on Tuesday was much slower than that on New Year's Eve, residents told The Washington Post.&nbsp;
<h2>'Certainly possible'</h2>
&ldquo;We know that fires rekindle and transition from smoldering to flaming,&rdquo; Michael Gollner, a fire scientist at the University of California at Berkeley who reviewed The Post&rsquo;s materials, said.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;It&rsquo;s certainly possible that something from that previous fire, within a week, had rekindled and caused the ignition," Gollner added.&nbsp;
According to the officials, the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is leading the investigation.&nbsp;
ATF spokesperson said, &ldquo;ATF-certified fire investigators did an initial survey of the area, but the investigation has not begun.&rdquo; In response to questions about reignition as a possible cause, the LAFD said, &ldquo;This is an ongoing, active investigation and the team will not comment on an ongoing investigation.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: According to the report, the new fire started in the vicinity of the old fire, which sometimes occurs in windy conditions, experts said. 

As Los Angeles continues to battle the wildfires that killed at least 24 people, destroyed 12,000 homes, and scorched grounds of 40,000 acres of land, and forced millions of people to evacuate, the major question that arises now is what ignited these blazes. The firefighters and emergency responders, including the National Guard, have been fighting to bring these flames under control and restore the lives to normalcy. However, the cause behind the fire has not been officially revealed. Also read: Late Hollywood actor Ryan O’Neal’s Malibu home destroyed in LA fires But, according to a report by The Washington Post, the blaze commenced when an earlier fire caused by New Year's Eve fireworks was rekindled. Initially, the infernos erupted on Tuesday (Jan 7), which came to be known as the Palisades Fire after it destroyed the affluent neighbourhood of Pacific Palisades, which is home to many Hollywood celebrities and popular faces. The report further stated that the area's strong Santa Ana winds may have served to reignite that fire after it lay smouldering undetected underground or within the wood in the week after it was first put out, which turned it into a much larger disaster. Also read: Joshua Jackson loses his $2mn childhood home in LA wildfire, says he feels 'incredibly lucky' According to the report, the new fire started in the vicinity of the old fire, which sometimes occurs in windy conditions, experts said. Further, the firefighters' response on Tuesday was much slower than that on New Year's Eve, residents told The Washington Post. 'Certainly possible' “We know that fires rekindle and transition from smoldering to flaming,” Michael Gollner, a fire scientist at the University of California at Berkeley who reviewed The Post’s materials, said. Also read: Paris Hilton to Mandy Moore: All the celebrities who have lost homes in the LA fire “It’s certainly possible that something from that previous fire, within a week, had rekindled and caused the ignition," Gollner added. According to the officials, the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is leading the investigation. ATF spokesperson said, “ATF-certified fire investigators did an initial survey of the area, but the investigation has not begun.” In response to questions about reignition as a possible cause, the LAFD said, “This is an ongoing, active investigation and the team will not comment on an ongoing investigation.” (With inputs from agencies)

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The death toll due to the ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles (LA) has climbed to 16, and more fatalities are expected.
According to a report by the news agency Associated Press on Sunday (Jan 12), firefighting crews battled to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds returned that could push the flames toward some of the city&rsquo;s&nbsp;most famous landmarks.
Of the 16 deaths reported, five were attributed to the Palisades Fire and 11 resulted from the Eaton Fire.
Here's a look at the latest updates from the calamity:
&gt; According to reports, international firefighting crews arrived in Los Angeles to battle the blaze.&nbsp;
&gt;&nbsp;The National Weather Service said on Sunday that the next few days would prove critical to the firefighting effort, with dry weather and strong winds expected to continue before temperatures would cool toward the end of the week starting Monday.
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&gt;&nbsp;A Red Flag Warning was in place in the Los Angeles and Ventura countries. The warning is also in place in place for other parts of Southern California, including inland Orange County and the Inland Empire, the areas just south and east of Los Angeles.
&gt; According to a report by CNN, there was a chance of light rain next weekend.
&gt; Around 35,000 homes and businesses in Los Angeles were without electricity as of Sunday morning.
&gt; United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump lashed out at California-based politicians over their response in handling the wildfires.
&gt; In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote,&nbsp;"The fires are still raging in LA. The incompetent pols (politicians) have no idea how to put them out. Thousands of magnificent houses are gone, and&nbsp;many more will soon be lost."
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&gt; Trump's remarks came after California Governor Gavin Newsom deflected the blame when&nbsp;he was&nbsp;asked about the public anger over his&nbsp;administration's&nbsp;response to controlling the wildfires, citing he was not getting straight answers.
&gt; During a recent podcast, Governor Newsom said that local leaders and his team failed to provide him with a clear picture of the situation.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending: Around 35,000 homes and businesses in Los Angeles were without electricity as of Sunday morning. Authorities have issued a Red Flag warning for several areas. 

The death toll due to the ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles (LA) has climbed to 16, and more fatalities are expected. According to a report by the news agency Associated Press on Sunday (Jan 12), firefighting crews battled to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds returned that could push the flames toward some of the city’s most famous landmarks. Of the 16 deaths reported, five were attributed to the Palisades Fire and 11 resulted from the Eaton Fire. Here's a look at the latest updates from the calamity: > According to reports, international firefighting crews arrived in Los Angeles to battle the blaze. > The National Weather Service said on Sunday that the next few days would prove critical to the firefighting effort, with dry weather and strong winds expected to continue before temperatures would cool toward the end of the week starting Monday. Also read | 'Fires are still raging': Trump calls California politicians 'incompetent' over LA wildfires response > A Red Flag Warning was in place in the Los Angeles and Ventura countries. The warning is also in place in place for other parts of Southern California, including inland Orange County and the Inland Empire, the areas just south and east of Los Angeles. > According to a report by CNN, there was a chance of light rain next weekend. > Around 35,000 homes and businesses in Los Angeles were without electricity as of Sunday morning. > United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump lashed out at California-based politicians over their response in handling the wildfires. > In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, "The fires are still raging in LA. The incompetent pols (politicians) have no idea how to put them out. Thousands of magnificent houses are gone, and many more will soon be lost." Also read | LA wildfires: Lottery winner loses entire mansion worth $3.8 million in blaze > Trump's remarks came after California Governor Gavin Newsom deflected the blame when he was asked about the public anger over his administration's response to controlling the wildfires, citing he was not getting straight answers. > During a recent podcast, Governor Newsom said that local leaders and his team failed to provide him with a clear picture of the situation. (With inputs from agencies)

LA wildfires update: International crews arrive to battle blaze; death toll at 16

The Palisades Blaze has grown to nearly 3,000 acres as a second fire ignites nearby. Firefighters are battling multiple fronts in an intense struggle to contain the spread. Watch in for more details!

Palisades wildfires explodes to nearly 3000 acres

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