Best breakdown/explanation I've heard so far on SoCal Fires - what made them so bad and what comes next.
KQED is a public radio station in San Francisco. The Jan 13th 2025 show was about the LA region fires. The title of the show is "How have the wildfires affected you" but don't let that title deceive you. The beginning of the show goes deep in the weeds about why the fires raged the way they did, what the deal was with water pressure, what changes are going to have to be made for rebuilding to take place, and more. Excellent information.
You can listen to the show streaming from the link below:
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Friday declared the Los Angeles wildfires a public health emergency, as President Biden reiterated his promise to cover disaster response costs over the next six months. Displaced L.A. residents are mourning their lost pets, homes and schools, and entire communities are grieving the loss of arts institutions, hiking trails, businesses and restaurants. We provide an update on the latest and hear from you: What impact have the wildfires had on you – even from afar?
Guests:
Saul Gonzalez, co-host, The California Report, KQED
Daniel Swain, climate scientist, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) and UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability (UCLA IoES)
Chris Harvey, Public Information Officer with CalFire INT-4
Jake Viator, mastering and recording engineer, lost his home and property in the Eaton Fire in Altadena
Cal Fire Facts From Governor Gavin Newsom's Website
Gavin Newsome set up a page on his own website to combat misinformation about the Los Angeles area fires: