Palisades Fire

The exact cause of the Pacific Palisades fire, which ignited on January 7, is still under investigation.

However, a leading theory suggests it may have been a re-ignition of a smaller brush fire that occurred six days prior on New Year's Day.

This initial fire, dubbed the Lachman Fire, was reportedly caused by fireworks and brought under control by firefighters.

Investigators are exploring the possibility that embers from the Lachman Fire smoldered and were later rekindled by strong winds.