New Poll Reveals Who Californians Blame For Deadly Fires

A Rasmussen Reports survey conducted in January 2025 revealed that 61% of likely voters nationwide consider it at least somewhat likely that climate change is responsible for the Los Angeles wildfires, with 39% viewing it as unlikely.

The poll also highlighted a partisan divide: 77% of Democrats believe climate change is a likely cause, compared to 44% of Republicans.

In a poll surveying over 1,200 college students, only 3.6% strongly agreed that Governor Gavin Newsom was to blame for the California wildfires in Los Angeles.

Governor Gavin Newsom's Role

This suggests that a majority do not hold the governor directly responsible for the fires.

Governor Gavin Newsom's Role

Discussions have also centered around the role of utility companies in wildfire incidents. PG&E, California's largest electricity and gas distributor, reported a second consecutive year without major wildfires caused by its equipment.

Utility Companies and Infrastructure

Despite this, recent fires in Los Angeles have been linked to equipment from Southern California Edison, not PG&E

Utility Companies and Infrastructure

These findings indicate that while many Californians acknowledge climate change as a significant factor in the state's wildfires, there is less consensus on attributing blame to political figures or utility companies.

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