Trump's Water Claims Amid LA Fires Fact-Check and Climate Impact

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Trump claims Governor Newsom blocked water supplies for fighting Los Angeles fires, sparking a heated debate.

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Newsom's team calls out Trump's made-up "water restoration declaration" while focusing on helping firefighters.

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Los Angeles relies on the Los Angeles Aqueduct from Owens Valley for water, not northern California's water system.

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Since 1996, California's burned area increased from 361 to 1,710 square kilometers annually.

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Strong Santa Ana winds hit Los Angeles with speeds up to 100 mph, making fires spread faster.

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Los Angeles water storage hits its highest level ever, proving water shortage isn't causing the fires.

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California has gotten 1.5°C hotter since people started burning lots of fossil fuels.

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Fire season now lasts almost all year because spring starts earlier and fall ends later.

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Controlled burns require specific weather conditions, making them harder to implement due to climate change.

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Only 28% of Americans hear about climate change regularly, while 77% want to learn more.

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