What caused the Palisades fire?

The hills above Los Angeles hold clues.

View in browser|nytimes.com January 15, 2025 The deadly Palisades fire has destroyed at least 5,000 homes and businesses and upended the lives of countless families. What caused the inferno? Blacki Migliozzi/The New York Times The hills high above Los Angeles are filled with clues. → Sign up for Your Places: Extreme Weather. Get notified about extreme weather before it happens with custom alerts for places in the U.S. you choose. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018