Multiple massive wind driven wildfires are tearing across the Los Angeles area with devastating force, destroying homes and forcing tens of thousands to flee. Fire officials are preparing for the situation to worsen with strong winds expected to pick up. More than a thousand structures have burned. While it is rare to see such a scale of destruction in January, experts warn that climate change is lengthening California's fire season to now be a year-long risk. As the planet continues to heat up, causing more and more extreme weather events, questions arise about rebuilding and habitability. Is this the‘new normal’? Tim Brown, Research Profess