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Los Angeles Times
Unclear losses from Santa Rosa Island fire
A wildfire on Santa Rosa Island, part of Channel Islands National Park, burned about a third of the island, including areas with rare native plants such as Torrey pines and Hoffmann’s slender-flowered gilia. The fire was fully contained after three weeks, with its cause under investigation, potentially linked to a shipwrecked sailor who fired flares. Experts believe the island’s ecosystems will recover over time, with some native species likely intact, while non-native, highly flammable grasses may increase, affecting native habitats. Conservation efforts, including seed banks and replanting initiatives, are underway to support ecological recovery.
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