Since January 7, 2025, the flame sea has raged through Los Angeles, destroyed over 12,000 dwellings, almost 150 thousand people had to be evacuated and 28 people have now cost their lives. Organizations collect donations and help the victims on site, including Musicareswhich is committed to the music scene in Los Angeles.
Now a study states that climate change had significant influence on the fire in the metropolis and its causes. The investigation was undertaken by “World Weather Attribution”. In a statement it says that the fires are “35 percent more likely due to the warming, which is mainly caused by the burning of oil, gas and coal”. This creates a direct reference between the destructive fire and the advancing climate change.
The influence of climate change is really that strong
Climate change is mainly caused by human activities such as the combustion of fossil fuels, deforestation and industrial agriculture, releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and promoting global warming.
The study related to climate change in connection with the fires in the metropolis on the western coast of America brought researchers: inside from several countries. This also included scientists: inside from Brazil, Sweden, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
The analysis shows that climate change extends the fire -threatening conditions in Los Angeles by about 23 additional days a year, which makes the so -called “fire season” longer and more dangerous. The report also notes that the city’s water infrastructure is not up to the extreme extent of the disaster.
Help for around 2500 musicians: inside
For almost three weeks, the flames for almost three weeks are giving up the “City of Angels” and local aid organizations have their hands full. Among other things, the non -profit organization of the Grammys, called Musicares, which is committed to the local music community. The number of members of Musicares has more than doubled since the first week of fire. A total of 2500 artists: Inside, the organization already has under its wing and tries to support those affected with donations and first aid.
“Musicares remains a security net for the music community,” said Theresa Wolters, Vice President of Health and Social Services at Musicares. “More than 2,500 music professionals have already tried for help, and this number is growing every day.”
Wolters also referred to the important benefit events on Thursday, January 30th. In connection with the fire, two Fire Aid concerts take place in the city, in which numerous well-known musicians: inside will perform, including Billie Eilish and Katy Perry.
The proceeds should go to the victims of the fire.