How can LA put out its hellish wildfires? Until the weather turns, it's 'essentially impossible.'

A before-after photo of houses and buildings on fire on East Altadena Drive in Los Angeles on January 8, 2025.

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• Firefighters in LA have limited options against blazes so huge.
• Common tactics like firebreaks, controlled burns, and dousing vital buildings face big hurdles.
• A wildfire expert told BI that the fire is unlikely to be put out until LA's winds change.

Firefighters confronting the Los Angeles wildfires face hurdles...