For several days now, deadly wildfires have been raging in Los Angeles, starting on January 7 in the Palisades and spreading to an incredible 1,214 hectares in just 24 hours.. Local authorities have already said that the forest fire raging in Los Angeles has caused millions of dollars in damage, but now scientists have also named the cause of its occurrence, writes the Daily Mail.

Experts say it's not yet clear exactly how this fire started, but most large-scale wildfires like this tend to be attributed to human error, such as leaving an unattended fire or throwing away cigarettes.. Next, weather and environmental conditions determine how strong and large the fire will be..

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According to researchers, there are several factors that influenced why the forest fires in Los Angeles turned out to be so large.. First, heavy El Nino rains last year boosted vegetation growth in the Los Angeles area. This vegetation has since dried out and become highly flammable.. Second, Southern California has been hit by "

Experts note that the " Santa Ana winds likely reduced humidity levels and dried out vegetation, making the region more prone to fires..

It is known that the enormous speeds of these winds can ignite even the smallest spark and turn it into a rapidly spreading destructive fire that can cover hundreds of hectares in just a few hours.

Previously, scientists discovered that Santa Ana winds are generated by high pressure over the Great Basin, which is a desert in the West spanning several states.. The sinking air dries as it moves clockwise toward Southern California, where it collides with the towering mountain ranges that separate the desert from coastal metropolises. The air begins to pick up speed as it passes over mountains and canyons, becoming warmer and drier as it goes.

Earlier this week, an area of \u200b\u200bhigh pressure in the Great Basin combined with storm development in northwestern Mexico created Tuesday's storm-force winds, meteorologist Gwen Fiegeger said..

Researchers recorded that on January 7, Santa Ana winds blew at speeds of about 145 km/h, and combined with incredibly dry weather, they quickly spread the fire over a huge area.

Official figures show at least two people have died and many others have been seriously injured, yet experts say the worst is yet to come. According to the president of the California Professional Firefighters Union, Brian Rice, alas, now everything depends on the “devilish winds.”.

Previously, Focus wrote that satellites show how forest fires in California are getting out of control.