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<\/p>\nThe sadness and anger caused by the Los Angeles wildfires have led its inhabitants to search for answers, as well as for the culprits to blame for the devastation.<\/p>\n
Actor Henry Winkler, known for his role as \u201cThe Fonz\u201d on the sitcom Happy Days, was eager to answer the question and sparked a viral conversation yesterday (January 8) when he shared his belief that the disaster was caused by an arsonist.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is an ARSONIST here in LA. May you be beaten unrecognizable!!! The pain you have caused!!!\u201d the actor wrote on X, with the post going viral with more than 1.9 million views at the time of writing.<\/p>\n
Winkler\u2019s theory caused netizens to argue in the comment section, with one side supporting his idea and the other dismissing it as the \u201cramblings of an old man.\u201d However, new video evidence shared earlier today could prove the actor right.<\/p>\n
Actor Henry Winkler blamed the Los Angeles wildfires on arsonists, with later clips adding credence to his theory<\/p>\n
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\u201cPeople are lighting fires in otherwise non-burning urban areas of LA,\u201d the viral clip read, which surpassed Winkler\u2019s tweet with more than 6.5 million views combined.<\/p>\n
In the video, a number of people are seen throwing flammable items into a massive fire in Santa Monica, California, with passersby looking in disbelief as the flames increase in size, threatening to light a couple of tall trees in the area.<\/p>\n
\u201cStay safe and call in any activity ASAP. We don\u2019t need more flames out here,\u201d a retweet wrote.<\/p>\n
The clips served as evidence of the complex nature of the fires happening all around Los Angeles, which seem to have more than one cause. Certain citizens took advantage of the chaos to spread further mayhem for unknown reasons.<\/p>\n
\u201cDisgusting. It feels like LA is under attack right now. Fires are everywhere. Stay safe!\u201d a user wrote.<\/p>\n
The unprecedented disaster has destroyed at least 1,100 homes and forced more than 100,000 people to evacuate<\/p>\n
According to Los Angeles County, the wildfires that erupted last Tuesday (January 7) were caused by powerful winds and dry conditions, destroying at least 1,100 homes and killing about five people.<\/p>\n
The intensity of the flames has been described as \u201cdevastating and terrifying,\u201d according to officials.<\/p>\n
The disaster has been divided into five main areas: Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Sunset, and Lidia. The first and second were the biggest, with 17,234 and 10,000 acres destroyed by each as of Thursday morning (January 9).<\/p>\n
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection confirmed the unprecedented nature of the tragedy, labeling the Palisades fire the \u201cmost destructive\u201d in Los Angeles history.<\/p>\n
More than 100,000 people had to be evacuated, leaving their homes and precious possessions behind as the fires advanced mercilessly on their communities. According to official sources, the number of injuries has been \u201csignificant,\u201d but no official number has been informed.<\/p>\n
Authorities explained that the fires were the result of \u201cweather whiplash,\u201d combining the state\u2019s dryness with fast winds<\/p>\n
A preliminary report by J.P. Morgan\u2019s insurance analysts estimates the losses from the fires could cost upward of $10 billion, putting it in line with the losses of California\u2019s deadliest wildfire ever: 2018\u2019s Camp Fire.<\/p>\n
The 2018 disaster ended with more than 13,000 acres being destroyed and 85 people losing their lives, with losses valued at $15 billion.<\/p>\n
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\nPeople are lighting fires in otherwise non-burning urban areas of LA. Saw this happen first hand at 302 Pico in Santa Monica. Called it in & fire dept & police responded. Stay safe and call in any activity ASAP. We don\u2019t need more flames out here. pic.twitter.com\/AZ4GLr6N3q<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) January 9, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n