Severe wildfires in the Los Angeles area are becoming an ongoing threat due to changing rainfall patterns and intensified drought conditions linked to climate change. Experts warn that the prolonged drought and extreme dryness in Southern California are creating a perfect storm for destructive fires, which are expected to escalate in frequency and intensity. Authorities are assessing the financial impact of recent fires, indicating they may become the most costly in U.S. history, particularly in affluent neighborhoods like Palisades.