🔥Recently, there were fires in Los Angeles that did a lot of damage. It's something you often see in the news, especially if you live here in California. Every year, there are fires that occur in the state. In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, we talk about the main reasons behind these dangerous fires. You’ll learn how California’s dry weather, hot temperatures, and strong winds create the perfect conditions for wildfires to start and spread.

🚒Learn how native plants, wind conditions, and urban expansion create a perfect storm for devastating fires. We also explain why wildfires are so hard to control and what makes them so destructive. While we talk about why California has these fire problems, we'll also point out some useful words and phrases. This will help you understand what we're saying better and also learn new English words in a natural way.

🎧This episode is perfect for learners who want to improve their English while learning about real-world topics. You'll explore new vocabulary and get to practice your listening comprehension. And don't forget to check the description of this episode for a list of the new words to help you study so you can improve your English!

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📝 Vocabulary list:

1) Wildfires – Large, uncontrolled fires that spread quickly in natural areas.

2) Hazard – Something that is dangerous or could cause harm.

3) Shoreline – The edge of a body of water, like an ocean or lake.

4) Vegetation – Plants in a particular area.

5) Drought – A long period with little or no rain.

6) Flammable – Easily able to catch fire.

7) Suburban – Relating to areas just outside of a city.

8) Fire retardant – A substance that slows down or stops fire.

9) Santa Ana winds – Hot, dry winds in California that spread fires.

10) Onshore wind – Wind that moves from the ocean onto the land.

11) Offshore wind – Wind that moves from the land towards the ocean.

12) Gust (of wind) – A strong, short burst of wind.

13) Hinder – To make something more difficult.

14) Mild (weather) – Not too hot or too cold.