LA Fires

[@jadto5202]

you know shit‘s serious when edward gets serious

[@stefkodak]

Damn straight, he's speaking facts

[@SugarHillGoGetBack]

the fires jus keep getting deepa and *deepa* aha😏

[@PlatinumHustle]

@@SugarHillGoGetBacklmfaooo

[@usernameunknown909]

I thought it was a funny skit and bro was locked in from start to end

[@killmonger4169]

💯

[@icsolano]

an LA influencer doing it right, good job on this video bro

[@michaeljeffery7466]

That final story was super sad. You're a real one Ed.

[@F1Lurker]

feels like he said nothing new and is just capitalizing on other peoples trauma for view but maybe I am wrong \

[@icsolano]

@@F1Lurker I think you're wrong here (respectfully). He utilized his platform to spread awareness and also directed people to relevant resources. Capitalizing it for views would be creating a skit that focused on the situation. Im from LA and low key been seeing a lot of creators acting like nothing is happening so seeing this was refreshing. Its nothing new but he also showed his POV as someone who isnt from LA which was nice. Its important to be critical forsure but at the end of the day the resources shared and the awareness brought to the situation feels like a plus overall

[@F1Lurker]

@ fair

[@droptopp3479]

@@F1Lurker your those type people who shits on the youtubers who post themselves helping the homeless, at least theyre trying to do some good unlike you. Get a life, edward is just spreading awareness because of this poorly ran state and city. Hes not a rich celeb or influencer either

[@pinegang3224]

don't forget what Ed really said guys. "Where is the money going?" That's wtf needs to be talked about. shits crazy

[@stephenlaw8451]

Gross incompetence man....

[@huntertran5422]

We all know where it's going, it goes right into the politicians' pockets. None of that is ever going towards helping our country, just look at the kind of support Maui received from the US during the wildfires even though our country sent 56 BILLION to Ukraine.

[@michaelp1630]

@@stephenlaw8451 Incompetence? NAH, Karen was CASHIN OUT IN GHANA CHILLIN while her City was BURNING. This is straight MALICE. Since 2017 CA Leaders have known about this being a big and growing risk and they said FUCK IT, We ball on your dime

[@futuretrunks9257]

Ukraine bro. Every time some crazy shi happens to us Americans the current administration (democrats) find a way to send literal billions to Ukraine instead of us 😑😑 I don’t want to get too political but that’s the fact, we don’t get shit out here

[@JAri-rw6cv]

@@futuretrunks9257Right bc trump hasn't promised to send even more money than the US already has to israel...

[@MindfulAttraction2.0]

he legit doesn't act on his skits. He's the same in real life

[@DementedEeyore64]

Or: He is acting here just like he is in his skits-- He's fake.

[@donaldodiaz4012]

If you’ve seen kids now adays you can totally let his behavior pass as legit Some of these kids now adays borderline line ReeRee

[@dennynguyen9961]

@@DementedEeyore64 he's a comedian - they can make a character and send a real message. its all relative. use your brain and maybe don't consume at face value all the time.

[@ClutchCornerr]

Ya doin the most mane it’s Js the slight accent/dialect he has, he’s not “REEREE” let bro live yo geez. Or it sounds like a slight lisp to me like his tongue constantly hitting the roof his mouth. He’s not slow. Bro got 900k subs making more than me nd yu. At least I under the simple respect yu should have for ppl who day in nd day outta gotta put on a face for the internet. Smdh

[@aplecrmbl]

literally. the audio took a long time to connect and i saw his hand gestures and thought this was a skit

[@AnnonGot]

I thought this was going to be a regular vid or something, good shit tho edward🙏 🤣🤣🤣

[@sam-sj1nc]

the video aint even finished yet 😭

[@AnnonGot]

@sam-sj1ncnah peep the end bro put a link and all that 🙏he trying to help the people

[@xilentjay4298]

@sam-sj1ncCmon now sam 😭

[@AnnonGot]

@sam-sj1nc watch the end bro he put a link and all that to help out lmao

[@4ce602]

Hey eddy, lost my home in the palisades fire. Just know that your videos always put a smile on my face. One way you could help is by putting out more banger vids. ❤

[@eliminatorxx713xx]

Sorry to hear that brother. I hope that you and your family are safe. One step at a time.

[@STDVH]

It’s real madness what’s happening to you. Hope your family is safe and well 🙏🏻

[@michaeljeffery7466]

Sorry bro. We're thinking of you

[@MrTytyjohn64]

I really hope you are ok.

[@4ce602]

Thank you boys. Family is safe and thats what really matters. Stay safe out there.

[@yeetyeetonthestreet-colinm1186]

thanks a ton for talking about this bro the community i grew up with is practically completely gone…. it hurts but it’s very affirming seeing so many people support

[@EdwardSo]

Praying for u, ur family, and community

[@yeetyeetonthestreet-colinm1186]

@ Thank you so much man. I know we can rebuild Dena 🙌

[@Maimai-ef6fe]

@@yeetyeetonthestreet-colinm1186 ❣

[@tubbothenoodle]

Thanks for this man. Awesome job 👍

[@prod.bronze]

Really nice to see a video like this. Supported you from the UK for a long time now. First time I've heard you talk as yourself. Youre a good dude, all the best

[@SupremeST25]

True as someone also from the uk, it resonated a lot with me when he raised the question of where the (tax) money is going. We’ve seen how parliament has misused our money and how it’s affected pretty much everyone in the country - it’s a shame it still happens across the pond even in crises as large as these

[@jimmyleclair]

My pops and big bro are both firefighters for la county. both at work until further notice. big bro has a wife and two little boys at home. As a family member of those risking their lives to stop these fires, this video means a lot. not only are you funny as hell, you have a good heart. you’re my favorite content creator by far. much love bro, thank you for the smiles and awareness you bring.

[@pixelated8482]

yeah as someone who lives in LA, this past week has honestly been crazy for my family and my community. I just went outside, and I immediately smelled smoke from the fires a couple miles away. although I haven't been directly affected, who knows what will happen with the upcoming winds later today. stay safe guys

[@Koal_eemos]

Shits tragic honestly for anyone that goes through that. Fire Department putting their life on the lines n all. Stay safe stay Blessed everyone

[@djnc9488]

Fun fact: they did plan and prepare years ago. Passed a law about it too. We just don’t know where the money went.

[@stingray10]

Ukraine

[@humble2246]

​@@stingray10honestly would not doubt it

[@STDVH]

Ukraine needed firefighters. But not those who payed it for, I guess…

[@pinegang3224]

Israel and Ukraine needed the money more then yall lmfao crazy

[@pinegang3224]

@@STDVH madness aint it lol

[@Turtle3000]

Born and raised here bro… thanks for speaking out for our people in California. My family and I were lucky, we were about a mile away from one of the Evac zones. It needs to be highlighted for sure, because man, what happened was unprecedented but still, the amount we get screwed over by government and companies alike needs to stop.

[@ShortsOrLongs]

Someone wise once told me Insurance Companies are 10 years ahead of actual time. If insurance companies are cancelling fire insurance 2-3 weeks before fires actually started. You know something serious is about to happen!

[@Daniel-om4ce]

They cancelled like a year ago I think. Idk who came up with the 2-3 weeks ago claim.

[@ShortsOrLongs]

@ even so. I year isn’t so long ago!

[@jeremycabrera7738]

Because they knew what the government was planning its all a setup

[@official3rdeyemuzic711]

I like that ur using ur platform to be awareness to those all affected by this devastating catastrophe

[@kpopfan4ever1000]

I know this is not your typical kind of video, but I want to say thank you so much for this. I'm saying this as someone from australia (we deal with bushfires here too) but it is so respectable that you have used your platform and influence to speak out seriously about this, to spread awareness and not make a joke/skit out of it. You really be raising the standards for content creators. definitely gonna stay a long time fan

[@hectoralcantar6735]

Great coverage Edward. Beautiful to see you using your platform to raise real concerns Brodie

[@joesligo1516]

I did a lot of homelessness outreach and advocacy during my time in LA. The literal majority of the budget, at least in LA county is given to the LAPD. All other services receive peanuts, specially PREVENTATIVE services. That goes for substance abuse, fire prevention, schooling, housing, you name it. It's a pretty rotten city council, in my humble opinion. I'm sad for all the angelinos going through this.

[@joesligo1516]

Additionally, the insurance issue in california has been worsening for the last 5+ years, at least since the campfire fires. There's been a whole lot of struggles between the state's mandates for coverage and what the insurance companies are apparently willing to pay for, so they've been straight up leaving the state every year. I'm not surprised that people got cancelled on. There have been similar issues with health insurance as well. I have no real insight as to why in particular other than the risk of fires is increasing every year with climate change and all that.

[@keatonwastaken]

Yep, also the Fire Dept was funded less while the LAPD was increased in funding iirc. Correct me if I am wrong though.

[@chinchilla505]

A quick google says 23% of LA budget is to LAPD tho...

[@keatonwastaken]

@ Meanwhile Fire budget is approx 6% only.

[@joesligo1516]

@@chinchilla505 Of the sum total including garbage collection and education yes. It is the majority of the community safety budget and was increased last year while LAFD received cuts.

[@johnserna6154]

FINALLY,and KZbinr is speaking about what’s going on,most have been absent or don’t even bring it up,much appreciated honesty 🤙🏽🙏🏽

[@Daniel-om4ce]

Tbf most of the ones directly impacted or in LA are busy not catching fire themselves, like markiplier who js posted

[@AZNjyc25]

1:49 shout out from Richmond, Virginia ❤ In all seriousness though, I hope you stay safe and wish everyone the best. It’s crazy to see how it’s snowing on the east coast while Cali is literally on fire…

[@michaeljeffery7466]

RVA

[@watermage25]

i got friends out there, hoping everyone makes it out safe. Got to pray the state does right by the people and replaces peoples homes and belonging.

[@cecilyerker]

It will not.

[@shai5564]

Glad you pointed out that the insurance companies pulling coverage was largely because the state government was making poor fire preparations. Big companies being heartless is definitely a problem, but in this case it really seems like a failure of the government to me. Great video.

[@Jhonnborbor]

Mad respect to you Edward. Thanks for the video

[@apIthletIcc]

Glad to see your safe bro, keep spitting facts we need more influencers out here not trying to gaslight like some other notable channels on here. You're a good dude, keep it up and stay safe man.

[@Datdawgdoe]

Talk to em big bro!! Thank you for using your voice to bring awareness and actually being down to earth about the situation

[@Random-qc9mp]

Thanks for spreading awareness, love your vids

[@Dexter.BoyGenius]

Damn, that story about the grandpa with just his minivan and his dog really is tough. You can tell Eddie felt that too, getting a little choked up while telling that story. Feel for the people of LA going through this 😥🙏❤

[@thomascao-t8s]

I know at heart Edward a good human being ❤

[@Erosmaximus]

This why fw you bruh one of the realest influencers out right now

[@WorkBundle]

The voice didn't get deepa, but the message is deepa.

[@Aa-ji2yf]

Thanks Edward for speaking about this. Real talk.

[@sleadheadmen662]

Really appreciate your perspective on this

[@tonynguyen4299]

You a good man for making this video and helping out

[@DanielTwerkins]

The goat Edward So makes another good video you are amazing for bringing light onto this topic. ❤❤

[@ki6eki]

This is the best summary video and take of all this thank you edward

[@freshdews]

Thanks for covering this Eddy

[@kazuthegreat]

Well I can say one thing...did not see a vid coming from Ed on this! Great work

[@dinizv]

good hearing u speak out like this bro much love 💪🏽✊🏽

[@CalebSanders-h9k]

Praying for those affected by the fires. The people need love the most rn

[@wes2679]

that boy edward got that southern hospitality kinda love. shout out from houston

[@SAGEVLTN]

my prayers goes out to those affected. stay safe.

[@luna_nav377]

We appreciate u Edward ❤

[@shift-3669]

Proud of u for speaking out brother 🖤

[@Keech209]

God Bless all affected🙏❤️

[@BillSamuels79]

Ed, you are the best in the game rn

[@hydrotokin]

Thank you for speaking up big bro. Much love.

[@Thegreatnicholas4122]

Imagine taking billions of dollars from people to protect them in the time of need, then when you need them they just cancel? How can that even be legal?? Insurance companies, at certain points you’re going to lose money that’s your whole business model, but it should be nothing compared to the billions you take in each year

[@jerryseinfeld6767]

I’d be careful if I was the CEO of anyone of those companies 😕 😕

[@mylifeclips]

State Farm ceo is next i swear.

[@GB-h8w]

When you buy insurance, they cover you for a set term/period of time. They aren't skirting any responsibility. They also don't just cancel you with no advanced warning. They tell you 3-4 months ahead of time, so that you have time to go find a new policy to take over the day your current policy ends. California's state government was negligent in their upkeep of this area, and when the insurance companies asked their state insurance regulators for permission to raise rates to compensate for the additional risk, the state told them no (basically implementing artificial price controls), so a lot of insurance companies chose to leave.

[@PartyhatRS]

How do you expect them to make money? They're a business. That's the sole reason to have a business. This is the fault of California's price fixing. I'm not one to defend insurance companies, but this one was not their fault. Why should they be forced to raise prices for 99% of other people, just so they can outweigh the cost of covering people in a single area? That's ridiculous. Do you want everybody else in the nation to have an increase of their insurance just because of 1 area? Insurance is for unforseeable disasters. Not forseeable, city-wide catastrophes that have been happening at an increased, unprecedented rate. How many fires happen in a year in Cali again?

[@ameerracle]

@@GB-h8w Adding on to this. They are actuarial mathematicians who build all the cost models. They have data from the last 100 years, and they know shit has changed. Huricane, Forest fires, tornadoes, any event, any state. They have whats called a 1in100years, 1in50years events happening every 10, 5 years. The climate has changed and they know this shit is not break-evenable, forget profitable. People and those in charge need to wake up. Change infrastructure, have passive homes that are more resistant, infrastructure that can handle these used-to-be once in a lifetime event. People need to accept having small controllable fires to remove the fuel, even if it is not pretty. Change the type of grass to low-water usage type.

[@gajanan7532]

Big ups, Eddy, for the message!

[@nepo884]

God bless all those that are still struggling in California right now. 🙏🏼

[@shawnjoseph7771]

Luv your content. This my first time leaving a comment.

[@SerButtercupIV]

My respect for Edward just keeps getting deepa and deepa

[@jameskwonlee]

"Crazy shit could be happening right there" and a piece of ash floated past his eyes. This is serious. I hope no one makes light of this. It's not just millionaires. A lot of working class people lost their homes.

[@timfisher1588]

Happy your using your platform properly. Great job man

[@karisk9340]

thank you for this video ❤

[@HimFisher]

Great video and prayers for LA

[@davidceballos1939]

even tho shit serious rn, dont forget your content also brings a smile to people keep it up

[@Back2thefutureTense]

Shoutouts to you edward , glad ur letting us know what’s up ! god bless everyone

[@Xcrix]

They milking this ngl only part got done bad was one rich area

[@Back2thefutureTense]

@ yea but it’s more abt the corruption going on in the state , not just about rich ppl houses burning down

[@Xuryu]

@@Back2thefutureTense Plus landlords are price gouging and taking advantage.

[@abdullahumayer1617]

love vids like this from you Edward man respect

[@tjgh2764]

i swear ed was like one of the greatest and he just got complete irellevancied in an instant for atleast an entire year

[@KryptonicHD]

Edward was spitting facts left n right. Where did all the money go??? How could they not see this potentially happening.

[@tjgh2764]

bro i swear u a real legend to me, u are like ariana grande lvl to me, yall is goated for ever

[@gable]

As an Angeleno, this hits deepah and deepah

[@OGrqspbxrry]

It’s absolutely tragic. 💔

[@Recraw7]

FACTS EDWARD QUESTIONS WE ALL SHOULD BE ASKING

[@okiedokie2234]

Thanks for this man.

[@Guylonelyontheroad]

This fire season started way too early praying everyone is safe out there

[@tjgh2764]

and yall so great great ppl on top

[@saberterminal871]

Thanks Ed for bringing attention to the failure of the politicians and city government to prepare properly for things like this. Insane failure. Beyond sad. Highest taxes in the country, and nothing to show for it.

[@Fantastic_Stranger]

I know usually your all jokes and I love your videos but I appreciate this stuff ❤❤❤

[@narainvazquez2947]

good stuff covering this, not alot of people see this side of things

[@aR0ttenBANANA]

This man getting serious was not on my bingo card.

[@grammysammy1]

that's my ninja, protect him at all costs. love and respect from grammysammy

[@carus0]

Keep doing you Edward ❤️

[@andylee3609]

I always thought your content was funny and tasteful to a certain degree. But this is probably your best content and video yet. Much respect to this and well said. You'd be mind blown at even the comment the fire administration of California has been saying. Imagine being paid like 300k+ just to say that you can't save people from fires. People gotta resign and take accountability for this. Mayor of LA, Newsom, fire administration.

[@tweedledee-z5c]

Shit just got real y’all. It gets real when you see it up close and personal. The more I see and hear about it the more I realize how bad it is. I’m from the South Bay. I volunteered 8hours this weekend sorting and distributing donations to wildfire victims. There are many places that accept donations and volunteer work. It’s heartbreaking to see all those who lost their lives and homes-yet humbled to see the outpouring support from the community. It made me teary. Sometimes these things happen forcing people to come together to show what’s left of humanity. I don’t wish this upon anyone but let’s be grateful this isn’t you or your loved ones and show kindness to one another. Poor or not.

[@Kgioowopwpi885]

Good video. Nice to chime in on an issue that everyone feels the same about - could have been prevented with better preparation. So sad to see people lose their family homes.

[@holyblurry8420]

Edward your vids are fire man hope ur Chillin in LA cuz I still need more lol

[@lieutenantpepper2734]

Thoughts and prayers ❤

[@ale]

good watch. glad you made this , bless everyone there , urself included ❤

[@yasmeennassar704]

Praying 🙏🏻 for LA

[@llkumabear]

Well said Edward, damn shame the people in charge are failing at their duties to protect

[@MarkedOnez]

You can thank your woke mayor for the negligence, she was also on vacation while the shit unfolded. It's comically stupid!

[@bestt2252]

Can’t depend on others to ensure your safety or protect you. True patriots know to pull themselves up by their bootstraps. 🫡

[@swasgrover3414]

Yeah man, unfortunately money corrupts many people in power. It’s not a perfect world. I pray that God gives those affected the strength to fight through it. Fight through, it’s necessary

[@MrTytyjohn64]

Best video you’ve ever made.

[@rubenlopez8591]

Amen, prayer works too!

[@rubenlopez8591]

Not just praying, and speaking but action too just like brother doing helping someone's grandpa, someone's friend out. Love

[@SixtyN9Ne4TwentyTypshih]

Fr man, as a fellow Edward. I endorse this message. More people need to shame and call out the people in charge that should have prevented this.

[@edwinner100]

ed getting serious and spreading awareness like he said they knew this was gonna happen and never tried to prevent it......terrible on the fire fighters and the rangers in that area that never said anything

[@BerryJam123]

Devastating 💔

[@poperman3208]

Eddys journalist arc 💪

[@jeftevalenciasosa6156]

Thanks for speaking out bro ❤prayers

[@XChevvy22]

You're a real one ✌🏽

[@ICM9]

The crazy thing about the question, "where is the money going?" is that this question could be asked any time before this wildfire even occured. There are so many huge and systematic issues within California that are just ignored.

[@willhocks19]

Clicked on this expecting to laugh but I’m so happy I didn’t. Great video♥️

[@anthonyd9708]

His voice was gettin deepa n deepa the more he was breathin in that air

[@Aaron-wy3oh]

Bro, you probably won’t see this but you are real as shit. Respect 🤝

[@JP-qx7sv]

Excellent coverage

[@nabeelhussain3556]

Thanks Edward. To be fair, LA metropolitan area is sooo big that you can find a house in a non fire risk area. Avoid being next to dry shrub! The city is a concrete jungle afterall

[@lacdev]

If you've been paying attention to what the fire fighters have been saying you would know they have been saying it is almost impossible to stop a fire in 100 MPH winds. Being prepared is one thing, but that doesn't mean you will ultimately prevent a wildfire from occurring. If you really want something to blame you should be blaming climate change first. Secondly you should be speaking with your vote and also spreading awareness of expressing your right to vote, especially in our local government positions. I have lived in LA my entire life and have never seen wind get this bad under these conditions. Usually it would be raining by now. LA wasn't always this dry, it's this dry now because of climate change. You can never be prepared enough for natural disasters. Something can always go wrong. Lastly, your point is spot on about buying a house in LA or CA in general. We have been becoming more prone to these fires and we have yet to experience an earthquake as big as Northridge. If you aren't familiar I suggest you look up some footage on the damage it caused.

[@leondelasco]

Respect bro

[@rickykim6991]

You a real one!