The massive wildfires that have killed 10 people in the Los Angeles area and caused billions of dollars in property damage are the latest sign of the growing threat posed by climate change — one that President-elect Donald Trump will have to take more seriously than he did in his first term,

Climate change is intensifying the frequency of extreme weather patterns, with scientists now linking these fluctuations to the devastating wildfires sweeping across Los Angeles. The rapid shifts between wet and dry conditions—dubbed "climate whiplash"—have created a dangerous surplus of tinder-dry vegetation, ripe for ignition.

California is ablaze with wildfires, resulting in the destruction of over 12,000 homes and significant loss of life and property. Are these devastating fires solely a consequence of climate change, or is there a more sinister plot at play?

As fires still burn through southern California, there's questions over what kind of role climate change has had in making wildfires worse. Our Will DuPree met with Kaitlyn Trudeau from Climate Central,

Climate change is drastically increasing the frequency and intensity of wildfires in Los Angeles. With record heat, low rainfall, and dry vegetation, experts warn that the current conditions are a clear indication of how global warming is reshaping fire risks in California.