The Palisades Fire, one of the most destructive fires in California history, is likely of “human origin,” according to a report released Sunday.
source, who spoke to Los Angeles Times The Palisades fire “appears to be of human origin,” he said, “on condition of anonymity.” The Skull Rock area on the Temescal Ridge Trail is reportedly being investigated as a “potential origin” for the Palisades Fire.
The Palisades fire was preceded by a small fire on New Year's Eve that was reportedly caused by fireworks. The scene of the New Year's Eve fire was a “general area” of a famous hiking trail popular with teenagers and hikers, officials told the outlet.
Officials also told news outlets that authorities are investigating the proximity of the New Year's Eve fire to the Palisades fire and whether it “could have been the cause.”
Officials familiar with the investigation told the Times that authorities are aware of the initial fire and its close proximity to the Palisades fire. They are investigating whether that is the cause. Officials said some form of new fire may have started on January 7, as the area is frequently visited by the public.
As Breitbart News Senior Editor Joel Pollack previously reported, fireworks set off on New Year's Eve may have started a small fire, and “high winds” may have contributed to the Palisades Fire. At the time, “authorities had not confirmed the cause of the fire” but said:
As of this writing, authorities have not confirmed the cause of the fire. But the Palisades has a persistent fireworks problem, and people from other parts of Los Angeles sometimes set off fireworks in the plaza.
According to CalFire: the current There are three fires. The Palisades Fire, which affected 23,713 acres, is 14 percent contained. The Eaton Fire, which affected 14,117 acres, is 33 percent contained, and the Hurst Fire, which affected 799 acres, is 95 percent contained.
