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Investigators have zeroed in on a ridge high above Los Angeles, where the Palisades fire is believed to have ignited, in their effort to figure out what caused the blaze. A recent visit by New York Times reporters to the site suggested a range of possibilities. This is what they found.
For people in the area: Here are some safety steps you can take.