Why are trees still standing next to burned-out buildings in Los Angeles? The answer is simple [Video]

When people think of wildfires, burning trees are likely the first image that comes to mind.

So when a city burns and trees are left standing, it may seem unusual at first glance.

Several massive wildfires have torn through Los Angeles since Tuesday, killing a least 10 people and burning down more than 10,000 homes and other structures in a 40-kilometre expanse north of the city’s downtown.

As images of the fires dominate the media this week, some are questioning why trees, including the state’s iconic palms, have survived next to burned-out homes and cars.

This is fuelling conspiracy theories on social media about homes and structures being targeted — with some people saying there is no way a fire would naturally leave trees standing and suggesting structures were instead directly attacked by secret weapons.

Internet personality The Patriot Voice posted …