E115: The Science Behind LA Wildfires: Fire Expert Jon Keeley
El Podcast25 Jan 2025

E115: The Science Behind LA Wildfires: Fire Expert Jon Keeley

Dr. Jon Keeley, senior scientist at the U.S. Geological Survey and professor at UCLA, joins us to break down the record-breaking 2025 California wildfires. He explains how drought, wind, power lines, and population growth created a perfect storm—and why prevention, not firefighting, may be our best defense.

Topics Covered:

  • Why the 2025 wildfires were so destructive
  • Santa Ana winds and drought patterns
  • Human ignition sources: power lines & arson
  • How home design and zoning can reduce risk
  • Myths about fire ecology in Southern California
  • Lessons for the future: prevention over blame

Guest Info: Dr. Jon Keeley is one of the world’s leading fire ecologists, with over 40 years of research on wildfires, climate, and land use in the American West.

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