LA is Burning: What Happened? Could It Have Been Avoided?

[@nathalieryan9912]

Mayim, a few years ago, you replied to a comment I left you saying your videos were getting me through a difficult time. Obviously, I can't help you right now and I realize you're going through absolute hell, but this may be as good a time as any to tell you that over here in Canada, your videos helped someone to think differently, to leave a bad work environment and pursue something new... I just celebrated 1 year of being a firefighter. So if you're feeling helpless in all this, maybe remember the good you put out there did affect someone who does get to fight fires.🤗🚒

[@juniperfall]

Awesome! ❤❤❤

[@AgendaInMind]

This was recorded a week ago, things have gotten much worse.

[@karenleemallonee684]

Congratulations, Nat, That's a great achievement! When she reads your post, I'm sure it will make her feel better, how could it not? Please keep yourself safe, our Canadian Friend!!! 🇨🇦🫶🇺🇸

[@nathalieryan9912]

​@@karenleemallonee684 Tysm, Karen! Wishing you a safe 2025 💖

[@darlyswynn5594]

Lovely!

[@maimajewski7775]

For 50 years, forestry and water management professionals have warned California. They were totally ignored. Maybe you should try electing people who care about public safety.

[@robvandrish2032]

You missed the point. Elections are an illusion. The vote counting machines pick the winners. It is rigged.

[@Deedee-z5w]

Watch the interview on Adam Conover with DR Daniel Swain he is a non political CLIMATE SCIENTIST and explains everything in plain english and debunks the assumptions that are not true

[@OldJackWolf]

The problem is that both sides of the aisle are sucking from the fossil fuel straw.

[@brockreynolds870]

You can't really manage water in a place where they grow TONS of thirsty crops where only 12 inches of rain falls a year!

[@mollynash2597]

Bingo! In the late 90s I was working for TN Dept. of Forestry. During a lunch with two other colleagues, they mentioned the reason the wildfires got so big in CA was because of Environmentalist refusing to allow controlled burns and fire mitigation. Fast forward to 2013, I met someone who actually worked for the Forestry Dept. in CA and she said ANYTHING they tried to do to benefit the environment was met with lawsuits from special interest environmental groups. There's a bunch of ignorant environmentalists that rule everything in CA, add to it the poor management from the politicians.

[@gypsymiller3683]

The Santa Ynez reservoir (that services Pacific Palisaides) was drained about a year ago so the floating cover could be repaired. It wasn't repaired and the reservoir wasn't refilled. Government Newsom did an interview criticizing Trump for "spreading dis/mis information" and said all our reservoirs are full. The interviewer pointed out the Santa Ynez one was not. Newsom angrily retorted that it was why he'd launched an investigation. I don't think you can expect transparency from any politicians in CA.

[@vidathomas177]

Sorry, but you misrepresented what Newsom said in that interview. He told the reporter that "all the state reservoirs" were full, which is correct. The reporter (and possibly some of the viewers) didn't appreciate the import of Newsom saying "state" reservoirs. California has reservoirs that are controlled by the state, and has reservoirs that are controlled locally. That's why Newsom was careful to talk about state reservoirs, the only ones that are under state (and presumably his) control. The reporter then said that the Santa Ynez reservoir wasn't full, and Newsom responded that Santa Ynez is locally controlled. But that as governor he'd launched an investigation the entire mess. Although I live in NorCal, I have dozens of friends and family who live in SoCal, some of whom have lost their homes. The devastation they're experiencing is heartbreaking. Collectively as Californians, we need to do all we can to not only help them now, but address what went wrong. But in order to do that, we ALL have to commit to gathering ALL the facts, not just those that support our understandable desire to find someone at fault whom we can punish. Newsom has plenty of flaws one can point out, we don't need to make s--t up.

[@johnmartinezm]

@@vidathomas177Newsom was playing a word game like usual and for once the media that covers for him put him on the spot.

[@SeattleMommy8338]

@@vidathomas177what about the bill that Californians passed in 2014 that designated $2 billion to building 12 new reservoirs. A decade later, not a single one was built…can we blame that on Gavin Newsom?

[@OnlyHuman214]

@@johnmartinezm Word game? He’s governor. He will always speak from the perspective of STATE resources. He is not responsible for what the local community does. Local ELECTED officials are the FIRST resource in any community of any state, then state, then federal. It’s the way state governments work. BEFORE any local government, homeowners have to start taking their fair share of the blame. California is a high risk area for fires and mud slides after heavy rains (snow in the north). SO many of these homes went up light a match because they were made of wood - just wood - not fire preserved wood. Not brick, not concrete. Look at the ones that survived. There are 5-6 homes encircling surviving homes because they 1 - cleared all trees, hedges, brush from the perimeter of their homes as part of regular maintenance; 2 - cleared all flammable items from their home perimeter’s porches/decks/driveways (wooden furniture, cars, etc.); 3 - dug ditches around the perimeter so that they had - between all three of these - a large fire wall. Look for these on KZbin. There are plenty of builders/contractors out there telling the truth about why some houses survived. Most homeowners just want to blame the insurance companies and the government. Okay then - rebuild and keep everything like you always have - it’ll just burn down again. Climate change is real and denying its role is just plain ignorance. How many more times will we rebuild Florida with our tax dollars before they stop allowing people to rebuild homes and businesses that are not hurricane proof?

[@stephenglover1818]

@@vidathomas177 so because Governor Newsom was being economical with the truth and just pointing out state reservoirs we should give him a pass should we ?? We should ignore that Trump told him in 2019 to clear away the brush and get more water in We should ignore that CA has terrible infrastructure which he is responsible for We should ignore that the Fire Department budget was cut We should ignore that pre burning could have been done We should ignore that power lines were still on when they should have been cut. THIS IS BASIC The issue is people like you defending the incompetence of Newsom and Bass which basically means there will be no change. Newsom could not give a dam about the people, he's just interested in furthering his political career. Also this isn't just government incompetency, it's a cultural thing with Californians, your priorities are all wrong.

[@kzhemh]

Thank you for saving the dogs!!! The fire broke out at 10:30 am on a Tuesday when many if not most people were at work and couldn't get home to save their pets or to retrieve their valuables. Heartbreaking!

[@nononsenseBennett]

A plan without a plan to implement that plan is no plan. Typical bureaucracy.

[@KatjaZabloudosky]

And corruption,read the latest on Karen Bass,Janice Quiñones is a disgusting human being as well.

[@pattawney5621]

So did you have a plan. Maybe the government failed but so did residents. The warning of winds went out on Friday and no one prepared at all. You all look surprised, why?

[@PhDdoctornurseAGACNP-BC]

@@pattawney5621your commentary is not helpful. Brow beating during a crisis isn't helping. Do you personally know that this individual wasn't prepared? Goodness. Find a positive way to address people and the problems with which they struggle.

[@markmedley6849]

This never should have happened. I ran out of the house with a small box and lost everything. I’m beyond angry. The winds were extremely strong but there was no water in the fire hydrants, no water in the reservoir, no fire trucks , no police , a fire budget cut by $17 million, a Mayor vacationing on the cities dime. Our leadership’s incompetence was beyond shocking. Mayim, thank you for this podcast and allowing Jonathan to explain what happened. He is a hero to me. You are famous and people will listen to you. Hopefully we get smart competent people to run California.

[@Toodle.Pipp001]

So sorry for your loss. It's obvious this was all by design, not incompetence, just "following orders" to make way for the "smart" surveillance city.

[@wandafincher5773]

Seems CA needs a clean sweep, about like the swamp in DC.

[@markmedley6849]

@ Thank you! Unfortunately I really do think our leaders are too dumb for their positions. I don’t think they have any idea how to solve any problem. It takes smart people to build new innovation and run something well.

[@pattawney5621]

Maybe, all that could have contributed but it didn't. You ran out of the house with a box because on Friday when you were warned of risky winds you ignored it. Just like you always did. You neighbors all evacuated and none of you turned off the water or the gas. You left your gasoline and propane tanks at the house. You could have watered down your roofs on Saturday before the winds with water from your pools, but ya didn't. You built your houses right next to each other do you could share the flames. You built fences with wood right up against the house. Did you put fire screen on your vents last winter? No, you did absolutely nothing to protect your home when the alarm went out. You haven't done anything to protect your home ever. Your just exoect someone else to protect you. They can't they are over at the hospital, the school, the rest home and the library. When your house burned, it's plastic pipes bled water because you didn't shut of the water when you left. You waited till Tuesday to prepare to leave even though the notice of bad wind went to everyone the previous Friday.

[@pattawney5621]

Nope, I am sorry you lost your house, but the warning of severe winds went out on Friday. Why didn't you have your cars ready to go, your important things ready to move. Why wasn't the water turned off and the gas too. Why didn't you have a plan. Did you have fire mesh on your air vents. No. Instead you waited until fire came for you. Completely unprepared. You live in southern CA. Did you really think the Santa Ana winds weren't dangerous. When you leave your house in a fire and your house burns, it will bleed water. It's not your politicians who are dumb, it's you. Careless and selfish you failed to prepare, plan, or readiness for yourself or your neighborhood. Did any of you have a copy of your firedistricts' emergency plan? Anybody? That's what I thought. Look, I get 70" of rain a year and when we burned in 2020 we made mistakes too. So did folks in the camp fire and in Maui, did amy of your read our fire reports on how we failed so you would get better prepared as individuals and families? No, you didn't. I am sorry. But you didn't listen, we tried to tell you. You didn't listen and now your homes are gone. And next year the people who aren't listening to you will burn and it will ge the same. Blame and the same nothing.

[@karrenwebb3341]

The people in western North Carolina are still dealing with the aftermath of the hurricane. It is cold and some are living in camping trailers. It takes years to rebuild and some neighborhoods may never be the same.

[@johnmartinezm]

Our government forgot about them

[@supkirsten]

Rebuilding just takes years. Parts of New Orleans still are not “back to normal”. It requires such a methodical plan and people just can’t come together and agree 😢😢😢

[@SFDOM415]

@@johnmartinezmno one has forgotten about them you stupid fuck. how can you be that stupid? seriously

[@JustOne-qe7jl]

No. Sorry, it doesn’t take years - it takes ACTION. They don’t give a sheet. Maybe Santa Claus 🎅 can help.

[@johnmartinezm]

@ Newsom has a plan already called The Marshall Plan. Within days of this fire that’s not even out yet. He did a happy dance saying he spoke to the Gov of Hawaii. How people like this guy is beyond me. But I do remember when he was first mayor of SF we all fell for his act. After a few years some of us stopped buying the Democrat agenda and it’s gotten from bad to worst ever. Calif needs a change. Lots of money being made off illegals, climate change and the “ homeless” ( mostly drug addicts, mentally ill)

[@frankie9953]

I saw the owner of those dogs do an interview. Jonathan Vigliotti and his team risked their lives to save the dogs of a complete stranger. He is one of the good ones. 🙏

[@Luluisraging.86]

I saw it as well! I cried! I miss my dogs so very much! They passed from Old age, and one from age and diabetes. My SOUL DOG, who was my pride and joy, was my baby, when i couldn’t have kids, a Scottish Terrier, named Duffy, who was smarter than smart! Died at 9.5 years of age, from Liver Cancer and an enlarged heart. We just celebrated(memorialized his DOB. ON Jan 17th. I celebrate every year! He’s been gone 17.5 years and we’ve had many dogs over my 58 years. Our Border Collie, who was my Dad’s dog, after Duffy passed, lived 14 years and one week. So I REALLY FELT, for that family and I cried 😭 When you gave them their dogs! I THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart!

[@Luluisraging.86]

I saw it as well! I cried! I miss my dogs so very much! They passed from Old age, and one from age and diabetes. My SOUL DOG, who was my pride and joy, was my baby, when i couldn’t have kids, a Scottish Terrier, named Duffy, who was smarter than smart! Died at 9.5 years of age, from Liver Cancer and an enlarged heart. We just celebrated(memorialized his DOB. ON Jan 17th. I celebrate every year! He’s been gone 17.5 years and we’ve had many dogs over my 58 years. Our Border Collie, who was my Dad’s dog, after Duffy passed, lived 14 years and one week. So I REALLY FELT, for that family and I cried 😭 When you gave them their dogs! I THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart!

[@UTAHtheN0bleBirthright-]

There are Sooo many problems here. Not the least of why the water chief in L.A. makes 750K a year.

[@kayligo]

She should have to pay some of that back. And be fired.

[@MariTr716]

Wait…What?

[@skylangford6083]

Fun fact: this same water chief was also a corporate executive for PG&E. Her name is Janisse Quiñones

[@petelämmchen]

The water chief's salary is not the issue. The geography is.

[@robertplant2059]

@@petelämmchen no, it is just more of the problem, like sheeple. Have you learned nothing from this video?

[@ang2067]

Come on you guys, the reservoir was empty. Please tell the truth. This is an enormous fuck up in so many ways. Staff, water not available, leadership totally unavailable.

[@joyharmon1110]

And water never has been available in LA. A lot of water is piped in from other areas of the state. Stolen, actually. The only solution I see for LA is to limit new building and discourage population growth. There is actually a big movement away from LA and go to places like Austin.

[@joeliber580]

Even if that specific reservoir was full, it wouldn't have mattered. No municipal water system in the world is designed to fight a fire of this magnitude especially in these wind conditions.

[@FeralX67]

@@joyharmon1110 poor Austin, I left there a decade ago when the Californians brought their hell to it. It’s trashed now, homeless everywhere, needles and fecal matter to step over. Sad.

[@pattawney5621]

It wouldn't have made any difference. Really, it wouldn't. Once the winds blow, it's over. If you didn't have planes in the air on Tuesday morning, and you couldn't because the wind was already bad, water/no water, it wouldn't have mattered. Blame who you want, cry all you want, but it wouldn't have changed a thing.

[@danhelwig]

DEI crew, poorly maintained fire truck, no water at hydrant, leadership on hand for endless excuses.

[@Brooklyn_slayzz]

So much wasted money and resources in Our State. I’m from Bakersfield. Water has always been an issue. Instead of harnessing snow and rain run off most goes out to Pacific Ocean. So many farms are gone now. No farms, no food supply. No grazing animals, more fire fuel. No logging of downed trees in the forests and no forest maintenance-more fires. The water situation has solutions. We have voted many times in CA. for bond measures and infrastructure projects , Billions of dollars and nothing has been done.

[@Toodle.Pipp001]

Many suffer for the greed of a few.

[@pdales2257]

Sounds like that's the plan that our elites are implementing. Time to vote out these clowns and taking back our towns and cities.

[@janelogan4242]

💯 ❤

[@BoomerMcBoom]

I Also Reside In Kern County (San Emigdio Mountains, Los Padres National Forest). The Forest Is A Choked Up, Debris Filled Disaster Waiting To Happen. It's Disgraceful and A Moral Outrage

[@wilburhornshnoggle2619]

At least your Politicians are making bank..

[@saharatopaz558]

The water pressure drops with all the garden hoses as well... In Aussie bushfire areas, as well as our STRICT building codes - we all have MANDATORY rainwater tanks to use - not just mains water (plus petrol driven pumps + roof sprinklers ) - householders can soak everything, leave it running and evacuate ... EVERYTHING has to change... Learn from other fire prone communities in the US and around the world ...

[@AllegedlyMaybe]

Well said!

[@luv2pupsremer349]

Your right, and I saw one man that said he was in the military and his home was threatened while he was deployed so he wanted to come up with a plan for his wife and family to be safe. He said he found and set it up He purchased a hose that had a fire retardant tube the heaviest duty hose he could get for less than $100, to hose down the side of the house three sides of my house and basically turned on the water, it arced, puddled, and soaked the roof as well as the sides of the house, protecting it from the flames. He said you could see the arcs of the water literally seeing where the fire stopped and from that point you can look down the hill and see 14 houses beneath him that would have been in that path, So he not only saved his but helped by saving those homes as well. Some were damaged but not nearly as bad as it would have been had his house caught fire.

[@pattawney5621]

LA wasn't even prepared to use their pools at first. Noticed last week that fire fighters were using pools. Good!

[@isabeaudemarco8115]

If Australians were allowed to collect dead wood from wooded areas for winter use a lot of that would be avoided. Government, again, has over stepped & has blocked this ability & it’s only a matter of time before this happens here because of the scrub & deadwood.

[@I.L-b1o]

My cousin’s Palisades house was lost in the fire last week. He wonders what happened to all the high taxes they paid to live there when basic safety was not even a priority. Plus he’ll still need to pay the mortgage and property taxes even though it will probably be a decade until the house can be rebuilt. He may have to sell the land in the end.

[@johnmartinezm]

Democrat rule I’m so sorry .. Calif needs a change

[@kellyeverett]

Unfortunately, all the homeless from around the country flock to LA. A big part of the budget goes to trying to get rid of homelessness

[@KatjaZabloudosky]

Janice Quiñones makes $750,000,000.00 Twice as much as the president of the USA. Bureaucracy.Karen makes Clive to 1/2 mil. Think about it?’ Also they gave that money that they slashed of the fire department budget to illegal Immigrants. I’m an immigrant but I came here to work,not get welfare,these people need to be held accountable.

[@jodymyer5154]

All by design😢

[@lynnm6413]

@@kellyeverett to fuel the ngo‘s who get paid to do nothing, you mean!

[@MiaMaven]

One of the saddest things is seeing such a gorgeous state ran so poorly. God help those people affected by the fires.

[@OldJackWolf]

Try moving to Alabama then. But don't drink or wash with the water. And I hope those people don't wait for God to help them. They'll be waiting forever.

[@SHANECatLovinActivistHistorian]

sadly they will spend 20 million dollars investigating this thing only to conclude nothing

[@marylouise1992]

:(

[@katkohlerschwartz7386]

Unfortunately the answers have been there for decades. No one has listened. I think they should allow the Native Americans to take care of the land as they know how to avoid these types of fires. They have tried to speak up for years only to have politicians knock them down. Shame on the politicians!

[@least.114]

Thank you for saving those dogs, that family is forever grateful.

[@janetkittner8074]

Oh, I know that I’m not the only one who wishes they could give you ALL a hug! And, honestly, it’s a BLESSING to be able to talk this all out! We’re safely on the other side of the country, but our hearts ache for you. Praying for this entire situation. 😢 Continue to talk, don’t hold it in. You are helping yourself but also helping others to be compassionate. We all need that! 💕

[@chrislastnam6822]

Bla bla bla. Instead send large sums of money to the newly homeless.

[@chrislastnam6822]

I'm grilling 5lbs of the smelt tonight.

[@jobellecollie7139]

Free range goats clearing the dead grass and brush. Why are the power lines ABOVE ground? Just like Katrina, 5 days out, nothing was prepared for mass evacuation. Which is a lie, we contra flow ALL highways to escape. Why are there one or two “Dry Hydrants” along the coast to constantly fill Tenders, send off to where needed. But having ALL TENDERS FULL AND READY TO GO. SEA SALT will not destroy fire tenders, if the Tenders are flushed and maintained. The $18 (approximately) budget cut, to hire MECHANICS and BUY PARTS of 100’s of high end fire fighting equipment which will be beyond useful this year. LA Leaders are “out to lunch” newscum and his hand gestures while he spews gobbledygook! Bass? Toss her into the sea. The EMPTY PALISADES RESIVOUR was EMPTY! The cover was torn. Keep it full, even with a drop of bird poo in it! If you Google the Great Fires of Chelsea, MA on how very basic equipment to save the City. I lived on the street where that conflagration stopped. I still retch at the smell of smoke. Salmon is one thing in Native Americans, but a smelt? A high end sardine? Which CA has plenty of other schools of smelts, in CA! Just like Maui, Helene victims and now CA and Biden $770 PER HOME. One night in a hotel? What sbout those funded resiviours which were funded, moving dirt around, newscum said “regulations should be finished, and BUILDING will begin in early 2025!” These projects were approved, voted upon and should have been completed. That Bill was passed in 2011 or 2014! More than a DECADE of RED TAPE! Regulations serve a purpose, but handcuffing your voter base, civilians, residents to do what is needed in basic common sense! Please recall newscum and Bell. And any other elected or appointed t power need to be replaced with average citizens, qualified people with common sense. Term limits. I’m sorry for this long reply, but these are just a few of my thoughts. Mother Nature CAN be helped, without strangling her. ❤G-d Bless.

[@LeeLee-ye1rs]

As a resident of Oahu.. watching Lahaina burn down in record speed.. seeing the LA fires burn out of control triggers me w/ so many emotions..My heart goes out to all residents of the LA fires🫶🏼🇺🇸🌺

[@phil4v8]

🙏💞🌏🙏

[@larsstougaard7097]

LA haine fire 🔥 😢

[@Hynez]

Mayim, this is one of the very best discussions I have seen/heard to date regarding the horrific fires in and around L.A. Thank you so much for providing it to your audience.

[@bonnieenright]

KINDA SKIPS OVER HOW MORE WATER AND MORE FIREMEN WOULD HAVE AVOIDED ALL THIS.

[@a.e.7988]

​@@bonnieenrightTaking care of vegetation would have avoided this!!!! 😢

[@ClaireCelticMystic]

@@bonnieenright Actually, covered both of those extremely well, Watch again.

[@ClaireCelticMystic]

@@a.e.7988 Actually, that is one part of a design to save homes, but there were way too many other elements of failure contributing, so no, just clearing brush would not have saved the houses. Had the winds not been geo-engineered to slam everything with flaming embers, that may have helped. Those winds were not natural. Not natural.

[@michaellemos6053]

Probably the best podcast on this tragedy. Very very informative and emotional. Thank you!

[@michaellemos6053]

I liked that there were no politics or excuses made. Plus climate change wasn’t the bad guy. Fires have been part of California history for who knows how long! Just need to focus on how to minimize them.

[@cherylwall-n9f]

As an east coast observer it suprises me how many homes have plants growing so close to the structures.

[@damnlimpnickis509]

Ive Been through 2 fires. What Jonathon is describing is The 1000 Yard Stare. I was in a neighboring town during one fire and the people entering the evacuation zone just looked so vacant. The following year, I would understant that stare of trying to connect your 2 realities, before and after. My heart goes out to everyone caught up in this nightmare. Dont downplay the trauma you and your family have experienced. Get Counseling and dont underestimate the effect of these fires on your psyche, especially children. God bless.🙏

[@miabuz]

His voice cracking talking about these scared dogs. Just makes me cry.

[@yolandaaranda653]

I share your sentiments .....me too.im in tears.....😢❤

[@johnmartinezm]

I’m worried about the pets left behind. I’ve heard they have no food or water. I hope arrangements were made

[@erinchavez1545]

Same. Heart wrenching 😢

[@frankie9953]

@@johnmartinezm I know, and now officials aren't allowing animal agencies to go in to check on/rescue these animals. It's heartbreaking.

[@tonibrooks9719]

Fire that mayor! She failed the city. I’m so mad. The negligence is mind blowing.

[@joeliber580]

Interesting that you only mention the Mayor of Los Angeles and not the LA County Board of Supervisors. Why is that?

[@HH-le1vi]

The Governor of California also has some responsibility. ​@@joeliber580

[@briansrensen8204]

@@joeliber580 Yeah, they should all leave

[@joeliber580]

@ including all the soulless ghouls in DC who are willing to hold aid for the victims hostage for their own political gains, and at the same time planning to give tax cuts to their billionaire donors.

[@RollingThunder808]

She was just following orders.

[@shelleycline3542]

Why are you guys not talking about the billionaire family who has water rights? How is that missed in this discussion? The Resnicks, California's wealthiest farming family, with a $13 billion fortune, have come under renewed criticism for their alleged overuse of water during Los Angeles' worst wildfires in history

[@brandiland7798]

No one but the reallygraceful channel has mentioned them.... which i find weird.... they are part of the oligarchy for sure!!

[@ghostlyMostly1]

​@@brandiland7798Grace is amazing. She is always on top of it!

[@cheramiejoubert]

​@@brandiland7798check out @NoorJasmine she normally does true crime and cult deep dives but she lives near the fires and is ragefully deep diving on them.

[@Amanda-ee8oh]

I could tell you why she’s not mentioning it but that would get me canceled 😂

[@greenjeannes]

@@Amanda-ee8oh because you don't know.

[@PeteGeorge]

Rick Caruso, five years ago, said that the Palisades would be wiped out unless steps were taken. LA did not want his leadership as mayor because he was Republican. Also, it turns out there was no water pressure because of the resivore being empty for the last year. 100 to 200 firemen were let go because they wouldn't take the jab. Massive government failure. 😮

[@OldJackWolf]

Fire storms don't care who is in office. But the fossil fuel lobby certainly does. And we know where they stand, especially now. The big guy is saying drill baby drill.

[@nathanhan2089]

yes the current administration should've done a better job with prep, early warning and budget....but you presented mostly BS lies....it wasn't the reservoirs being empty...it was the hurricane speed winds coupled with extremely dry conditions (climate change)....everyone thinks they're smarter in hindsight....the republicans wouldn't have done any better....I know....I've been a republican for the better part of 30 years...

[@greenwidow]

By the way, I love your approach to discussing all these issues. We forgot how to just talk WITH each other rather than AT each other. More discussion, more ideas, better ways to deal w things. Our lives couldn't be more different but I feel such a human connection w you guys & I just want to give you all a hug. Much love to you all. 🙏💛

[@leviashanken7281]

So well said!

[@PenPalJohn]

Thank you for saving those dogs ❤

[@corinnehernandez4549]

Another issue that will arise in this tragedy is the fact that people are going into the fire area without proper safety equipment. Didn't we learn anything from September 11th? Many of the homes that burned are over 100 years old there's asbestos in the air. Plus the cars that burned. The fire areas are dangerous in many ways.

[@rhyfeddu]

Good point. What always scares me is the gas lines exploding.

[@timbates2052]

Empty Reservoir - Quinones, Bass, Fire Chief Fire Budget - Bass Forests - State, County, City Every mistake has human decisions behind it. Nobody ever gets arrested.

[@OldJackWolf]

Forests = the feds. They own the land.

[@blondespitfire]

Some of what happened was just stupid mistakes...some of it was malicious and dereliction of duty. Case in point, Bass cutting the budget for fire departments by 17M is unconscionable. She needs to be fired and drug from her office by her 💇 hair! She is incompotent and should prob also be arrested.

[@OldJackWolf]

@@blondespitfire The budget for the fire department in Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 increased from $819.6 million to $895.6 million. When compared to the previous year's budget (Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024), this current year's fire department budget in total is larger by $58.4 million.

[@j.3069]

German here. Why is there no law to have to build fire proof in a desert? Genuine question. It confused me so much when I saw houses build with wood. Those who were build fire proof survived. Does USA hate regulation so much? Doesn't really regulate junk food , completely outdated sunscreen filters, terrible traffic in L.A. ❤and apparently poor house planning and people were unable to insure against fire. Just stunning to me. Feeling so very sorry for all that lived through this trauma and all those who lost so much.❤

[@markb2007]

Well, a large part of this disaster is due to piss poor leadership and their absolute arrogance.

[@sprezzatura8755]

The priorities in Los Angeles are rights for lgbtq and homeless people.

[@patclaus8510]

There are tons of regulations for building in California, believe it or not- but they almost all have to do with earthquakes! Which are a gigantic risk in the whole state. Masonry and concrete are killers in earthquakes. There are no easy answers for building codes in California.

[@user-vb4mm7zt6k]

Typical German. Knows everything better. Just Stay with your own Problems. In Cal Happens to be Earthquakes too . Also matters when Building Houses. .. beless German! You don’t not know everything better.

[@lynnm6413]

@@patclaus8510 another German here…there are a lot of Australians here on yt and in the comments talking about ember proof steel netting for attics, vents and chimneys, a 5ft radius around the house without plants and wood, metal fencing instead of hedges or wooden boards, …the list goes on. I‘m sure anyone rebuilding will make sure to incorporate these fire measures into their new homes… Ant to all the Germans commenting I‘m just going to say Ahrtal- yeah.

[@betti76]

I’m not American so don’t come for me please. I just cannot understand why in a place like LA were wildfires are becoming so common the administration doesn’t put this as first priority in their program, planning of emergency or whatever. I understand the new mayor cut the finances for it, but It’s not even something that has to be discussed.. that and earthquakes emergency funds and planning has to be priority!! I’m thinking to all the people affected by this. It’s so so sad.

[@larsstougaard7097]

Yes 100 % , it's wild that there is plenty money and high taxes plus it's a very well known problem in a state full big tech and intelligent people. It's complete negligence on a number of levels. Really sad because much has been destroyed maybe for decades.

[@jeannie920]

Maybe it wasn't red tape, bureaucracy or incompetence. Maybe it was a deliberate plan.

[@ClaireCelticMystic]

@@jeannie920 B-I-N-G-O! That is what makes sense.

[@jenasteiner6611]

I live in a small town in the Midwest. A building downtown collapsed this summer and killed some people and injured others. The city blamed a computer glitch tried to hide stuff Lawsuits galore. Sexual harassment came to the front. It’s not just LA. There’s some shit rotting in local governments everywhere.

[@OldJackWolf]

And the corruption goes all the way to the top to the federal level. After all, they've known about climate change and emissions as long as I have, and I learned in the science in 70s. At least the state of CA tried to limit their emissions. Where I live, its been drill baby drill since Obama, and not a windmill or solar panels in sight. So much for his 2008 rhetoric.

[@shannonleigh72]

I'm so very sorry for all the loss this has caused. My prayers are with you and all affected. An update to this conversation would be very interesting. The facts today are very different than when this was recorded. Are your perspectives different about what happened/still happening, finding that government screwed their people in more ways that can be counted, the finger pointing, blaming and lack of accountability by decision makers?

[@elendilnz]

I’m a New Zealander with a son in LA. One sentence of what he told me has stayed with me: “They can send a man to the moon, but the hydrants don’t work …..” He evacuated to his workplace and they have about 8 families there. He set up for them. He was exhausted and couldn’t speak for a while.

[@albertrogers9318]

How many swimming pools in LA? Use of a generator and water pump with fire hoses a source of fire prevention?

[@terrytinney]

Half the country doesn't believe we sent a man to the moon

[@richardeinheuser5529]

Because when we sent a man to the moon we had competent people running the organization. LA is run by Liberal woke people. White liberals who couldn’t vote for the white man who would have prevented this. Meritocracy all we need.

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

​@@albertrogers9318 Pools are nearly everywhere in many backyards there in some areas.

[@philjohnson3217]

As an Oregonian, I often roll my eyes at the choices Californians make. This is my first time watching your deep thoughts and refreshing banter. Subscribed and thank you for sharing. Sending prayers for guidance, love and clarity to my friends in CA.

[@jackielehman8945]

Honestly, saving those dogs probably will keep him from really going to a dark place. He is soooo right. He can really say he did Everything he could ❤ that family will never forget that, and that is what humanity is all about, doing our best.

[@iww6994]

Thank you Mayim, Jonathan and Jonathan for this testimony. Sending all the best to You all😉💚

[@sangeetat6848]

Thank you Jonathan, Dr Mayim and Jonathan for the difficult conversation on the LA fires.. it’s devastating to learn about minute details about those undergoing loss and suffering.. my prayers to all the LA fires survivors to have strength and courage to rebuild their lives and hope for a better future 🙏🙏

[@kimmyk3640]

I am so glad I found your channel. ❤ My heart breaks for you, and everyone affected by this awful disaster.

[@bshay1993]

The money has NOTHING to do with this. The mismanagement of the forest, the underbrush and the INSANE amount of dry fuels that aren't being removed or controlled means this will happen every year. Defensible space and fire resistant building materials are key. The water supply will NEVER be enough to battle that much fire. I was in the fire service for almost 30 years. The water mains are big but 4 engines with LDH pulling water with 5" lines is more than the system can handle. Now multiply that to 150 engines all pulling water.. it's simple math...

[@mbalmr111]

Lol... ever be enough water?. Your next to the friggen ocean... idiots

[@juniperfall]

@bshay1993 Can the heat of the fire this intense also cause damage the water lines that feed into the hydrants? Even if they are up-to-date?

[@rdlewis3616]

The forest you speak of is on National Forest land and the responsibility of the Feds.

[@bshay1993]

​@@rdlewis3616 it doesn't matter who's in charge... pointing fingers doesn't solve the problem.. They are just going to keep happening over and over if forest and land mgmt isn't improved drastically

[@bshay1993]

​@@juniperfallno the water mains are at least 8 ft underground but the problem is that everyone thinks that the system failed and it did for the simple fact that there's no Municipal Water System in the world is designed to flow a quarter of a million or half a million gallons of water a minute in demand. It's just not realistic to assume that the water dept should ever be able to supply that much water.

[@jasminbrown1187]

As a junior at USC I wrote a term paper on the California Aqueduct, my minor being Enviornmental Sciences. Having grown up in Marin County I came to LA being pretty liberal, but fiscally conservative. What I learned writing the paper, was there WAS NO THREAT to the Delta Smelt causing any kind of threat to the birds feeding on it. I called so many environmental organizations to do my research and found NO ONE could answer by questions on the Smelt This is when I realized we were being LIED to about a 5-inch fish and the entire state was being controlled through water resources and THIS FISH was being used as an excuse. FYI, this was 30 YEARS AGO. This started my journey to switch parties and am now MAGA. I am still concerned about our environment, but I want and seek TRUTH! These fires could have mitigated on so many levels. This is a complete and TOTAL money grab by the officials in the state of CA. Call me what you want, but I wrote a 45-page paper on this 30+ years ago and found the truth. This is NOT climate change, this is the NON-use of resources and/or being improperly, deliberately, distributed. AND a money grab from Newsom and other officials in CA. They ALL belong in jail.

[@kristahackleylmt2064]

Truth.

[@madameclark3453]

😮

[@shawnarodriguez3352]

Exactly 💯! Wake up America before we lose more communities and so much more from the evil doers!

[@JoeBlow-jm1bz]

Please cry me a River

[@pattawney5621]

It isn't truth. It isn't smelt abd it isn't water shortages, and it isn't even drought. We don't have any of those issues and yet we burned! I get 70" of rain a year abd we burned! We have so much water you can't imagine and yet we burned! No ones, not twice but three times in the last four years. Our big fire in 2020 took 2000 homes 330,000 acres. I live in a bloody rain forest and it burned!!! So stop deflecting. The world is on fire. And Maga's are not helping. You idiots told me to rake by forest. So you can just be silent. Truth is complicated and you don't get it. PS we are also low on smelt, which use to run in our Sandy river by the millions. And now don't run hardly at all. But it hasn't impacted our water yet. Look we don't havexany more water for water right for wildlife, so even with 70" of rain a year we are apparently worried. So you guys are FF.

[@RobertFeiman]

How about something called corruption 😢

[@heidihalderman1118]

Jonathan was amazing. Thank you for providing this discussion.

[@tammyburke2822]

I understand now why the reporters looked so tired, that they watched this happening, could only give brief updates and say nothing about what was happening behind the scenes. I hope JV feels appreciated by some of us for what he does. 💜

[@lial2713]

Jonathan I am so glad that you are talking through this with us.

[@angielilliank.1109]

Mayim and Jonathans x2, thank you for the great interview, I love this channel. Can you please do a follow up interview about air quality and risks to health and natural and lifestyle things we can do to mitigate risks. Sending lots of love to all of you.

[@tomhancock8184]

This has been one of the best discussions about the wildfire catastrophe. Thanks.

[@mixong62]

Tragedy is such an equalizer. I’m so sorry that you all are dealing with this. I truly admire the empathic response.

[@albertyracheta8269]

You need two things water and water pressure every time a house burns down the pipes melt that's at least 45 gallons a minute leaking out for every home

[@Plantbliss]

I remember my high school biology teacher saying some day California would burn because plant matter was just building up. This was a can politician’s just wanted to kick that can down the road and not have to deal with themselves. Those politicians didn’t want to do the unpopular responsible thing.

[@RachelKagiorgis1111]

Literally lit up like a tinder box.

[@KHBogWitch]

I had a geology professor in college (this was over a decade ago) who spent half a lecture talking about the same thing. He started on a rant about sinkholes and subsidence in CA, drainage on aquifers and reservoirs, and then started in on the wildfire threat. It was a disaster just waiting to happen, is what he said.

[@ykook7000]

No different to Australia 5 years ago was the same This is nothing new It was always going to happen at some point

[@santinabellydance]

That’s why loggers keep the brush clear. I was raised in the mountains up in the Sierras and come from a family of loggers. They clear the roads and help during fires also, but people want to always demonize people for cutting down trees. It’s necessary, to keep growth under control.

[@chrislastnam6822]

That fire chief is a nit wit uneducated paramedic. She gets $440,000/yr plus generous benefits. The head of the DWP is a graduate of the unimpressive U of Puerto Rico vand gets paid $750,000/yr. We have three of the best engineering schools in the world in California - Caltech,UC Berkeley, Stanford. We also have the best Forestry school at UC Berkeley.

[@joeliber580]

Interesting that you only mentioned the LAFD chief. Not the LA County Fire Dept or Cal Fire chiefs.. Why is that?

[@christinecraze]

For the taxes California residents pay, they should have the very best system in place, and preparation running like a well oiled machine. This is such a travesty for the hard working people of California. The mayor and governor cant even manage to act devastated, or tell their faces to look as if they are feeling the pain of their constituents in news conferences. The world is watching and cannot believe it. It appears they are ready to move on and rebuild as the city is still burning?

[@InaEsin]

100 Resilient Cities.

[@jwb52z9]

Leaders can't afford to crumble like that.

[@johnmartinezm]

@@David-kd5btis that sarcasm I hope

[@joeliber580]

California has the best wildland firefighting force on the planet. Calfire, LA County Fire Dept, LAFD all had prepositioned units. I know it's hard to accept, but these fires were just physically impossible to stop in these 60-100MPH wind conditions. Imagine being in a blizzard of billions of hot embers... The Chief of the LA County Fire Dept said that they required 26000!! fire engines to extinguish these fires. (Btw. the city is not burning, the fire's been out for a week.)

[@RachelRussellhoping4thebest]

This was a great episode. I feel more informed and more inspired to be a part of the changes that need to be made at the local level. Thank you❤

[@allisonB123]

I am so sorry your city is going through this and am praying for everyone. Cape Town, in the Western Cape of South Africa has previously been devastated by wildfires so we have some empathy for what you are going through, it’s terrifying and heartbreaking and I hope it is under control very soon 💔💐

[@AgendaInMind]

Her face during this interview is what Newsomes face should look like, but he’s smiling like a true sociopath.

[@carriyoga]

@@AgendaInMind 🌿🙄... exactly, Newsome is on video smiling and almost dancing talking about the fires WHILE THEY ARE STILL BURNING... like Evil Embodied 😳

[@janiceoliver-z3p]

This young man has such incredible heart. He touched me deeply.

[@KristinM626]

I’m glad you and your families are safe. Thank you for sharing this ep

[@DavidBessette-o5m]

This disaster was preventable!! If the people in charge were not incompetent, then this could have been prevented !! If the mayor increased the budget for the fire department, hired fire chiefs who are competent, allocating money for controlled brush burning ,better fire fighting training ,allocating money to repair the reservoir and doing it in a timely manner ,repairing and making sure the fire hydrants worked ,and instead of using ideologies in hiring, you use meritocracy and bring on more qualified fire fighters ,allocating the funding to the repair and maintenance of fire trucks and ambulances, keeping a solid crew of mechanics on hand !! Even go so far as to increase resources to high-risk areas before the warnings would help too !! Having competent people at the top would have lessened the risk greatly, and the loss of life would be minimal !! LA needs a competent mayor ,who can lead by example ,LA needs top fire chiefs who are battle tested and have been in the department a minimum of 25 years ,the other fire fighters all should be hired by meritocracy whether they are men or women with stricter guidelines, the LA water and power company needs a competent leader who attends to the water issues ,the fire hydrants and making certain there is plenty of water to fight fires !! LA leadership has failed in all these areas and now must reap what they sew !!

[@pty1pty2]

Shame on the people responsible for this debacle😤😤😤

[@WhizzingFish12]

How about for the people who vote for them like little robots?

[@kzhemh]

Many people not only lost their homes. A lot lost their businesses and jobs. Teachers, store clearks, gas station attendants, medical personnel, restaurant workers, etc, etc have no work to go back to

[@wendyhart6935]

Thank you so much, for this episode. I'm sitting here, in Rochester, NY, where wildfires are really unheard of. Your discussions made all of it more "real" for me, instead of something that we just see on TV. If you had a constructive way that we could help from over here, I'd be up for it.

[@elizabethheyenga9277]

Donate to Central World Kitchen, they are feeding folks on the ground for starters and that is important.

[@juniperfall]

@@wendyhart6935 ❤️ to Rochester ! I know that town! I think donating is probably the best way to help. ❤️

[@victoriaseeburger3343]

I just randomly looked at a few comments, and I am also here in Rochester, NY! Feeling much the same as you do...

[@juniperfall]

@@victoriaseeburger3343 Rochester is awesome (where my dad grew up)! Lake Ontario is beautiful! I think the best way to help at the moment probably is donating. Going to be a long rebuild process. Cheers! ❤️

[@betha8761]

Stay safe!🕊️🌞🕊️ The whole country and beyond are praying and sending out love & light.

[@jeaninerobinson964]

I appreciate this as someone who lived in Southern Cal and has people who are there. This was a fair, clear and concise. So many systems failed and it is not just one person. Leaders do need to take accountability . So many issues to be considered and I appreciate how this was delivered and how thoughtfully this was done. Thank you. Bless all.

[@marthahales2430]

Thank you all for this intimate, touching, informative discussion! Sending love to all who are affected both directly and indirectly by this tragic event.

[@sangeetat6848]

Please be safe Dr Mayim, love you and praying for you, your home, your memories, your neighbourhood and your dear ones to be safe and untouched by disaster 🙏❤️

[@judiwood8721]

Thank you The wild fire discussion. Prayers for everyone.

[@orland0110]

This is heartbreaking! May both of you, Mayim and Jonathan, stay safe! ❤

[@michellepower-williams3421]

Thank you Mayim for being a sane voice in all this chaos. I wish you the best. ❤

[@sandrabeck8788]

It’s the American Way! Deny science, put off upkeep, ignore signs of problems, and resist spending money for the general good. Then leave town on vacation when things blow up!

[@johnmartinezm]

Exactly

[@robertplant2059]

No it the liberal way, spend money on useless policies and live the high life. And your accusing the ultra left BLM of being climate change deniers?

[@mountaingoat79]

I see a pattern with the far right to shame blame the victims and call them loons for acting like climate change is real to distract them from demanding accountability from themselves and their destructive agenda being part of the cause as they demand resignations from leadership to get the spotlight off of climate change or the fossil fuel agenda like DeSantis or House speaker Johnson or Trump, act like all is unavoidable like even in 100mph winds, the fire could be avoided if underbrush was cleared despite fire flying far distances like a flame thrower propelled by warm like blow dryer Santa Anna 100mph winds over barriers like walls, roads, or multiple lane traffic…. but I myself would want a concrete wall and keep the plant life back to not give it time to set my house on fire. I used to think that if those into fossil fuels believed, they’d stop, but some article wrote about the irony that Trump a denier might be excited about climate change for the change in Greenland to mine it so I think they’ll just no matter what, continue on denying it in caring more for the oppurtunities at everyone’s expense and victim blame them for not avoiding every disaster to adapt to climate change driven changes. They want accountability on other problems that exasperated it like the water, the brush, number of personnel, but not on what made the winter dry or it the hottest summer on record.

[@richardhicks2408]

And don't forget Ukraine is more important to them than Americans are when it comes to spending money where it's needed.

[@justingaffneysamuels2072]

Most of America doesn't let brush pile up like this.

[@brandylou9132]

Mayim. You did an excellent job on this video

[@kellyo8324]

Check out person in charge of the water who makes $750,000 a year but isn't making sure that water is there. This person makes more $ than the Mayor per year.

[@johnmartinezm]

She makes more than the president! The mayor brought her here from Puerto Rico all expenses paid and doubled her salary.

[@lit96743]

This interview; the human connection with each of you at this moment has been the most important interview I have heard and seen, and felt since this tragedy has unfold. Thank you from Hawaii. Our Maui times one hundred. Johnathan, thank you. What we want is that you get support. We will buy your book.

[@StephsScary]

Bless his heart for saving those animals! Seeing the animals, children, and elderly just broke my heart! My prayers are with you all. Pasadena animal shelter and la fire dept. are two great places to give to. I have a friend who lost her house there. Please stay safe❤❤❤🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@kurt1835]

Thank you for talking about this and posting this.

[@shellylemons]

What needs to change is who is in power!!

[@Wentletrap213]

I know!

[@paulluna8099]

I doubt that would have made a difference. MAGA would have screwed this up just as badly.

[@kristinecabot7718]

The problem is that so many people that seek positions of power are corrupt and greedy.

[@Musicislife477]

Newsome has been an amazing leader through this.

[@SeattleMommy8338]

@@paulluna8099Trump told Gavin Newsom SIX YEARS ago that he needed to manage the dry brush in the forests and the people of California voted back in 2014 to add in 12 new reservoirs at the tune of $2 billion. A decade later, not a single reservoir was built. But ok…you keep going on with your delusions that the democrats are doing the best they can!! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@barbaragodwin-chulick4401]

Unbelievably helpful conversation!!! Thank you

[@marcosolegariobaezlopez6615]

I find terrifying that highly educated people who advocate for environmentalism are completely ignorant about how the "environment" works. Before they advocate environmentalism, they should know what they are talking about, isn't this logical? In the underdeveloped countryside where I live, we have water reservoirs mapped and access routes identified, to use them when needed for a fire.

[@M11969]

One of the most infuriating things I saw was the fire chief, not sure which department, saying it's important for people to show up that look like themselves. I can speak from experience from someone who has lived through a fire, no you don't give two shits about that. You care that they can get you out and hopefully minimize the destruction. That's it, that's ALL you care about.

[@yolandaaranda653]

😢Thank you ......I live in Oakland CA and went through the fire in our Oakland hills which was devastating...... THIS is beyond devastating. I speak for myself when I say I feel so incredibly helpless....I can only share my heartbreak and tears. I'm so grateful that JV made the time to speak and share his story. Thank you M & J for creating and supporting a Very Real moment in the very midst of trauma. Thank you for your great show. I listen all the time. This is my first time writing and I just wanted you to know how much I care and have learned from all your work. A big warm hug. I hold us all in peace, tenderness through all the events we are collectively experiencing. Only Love, Always love, Yolanda from Oakland CA your neighbor.....❤

[@MayimBialik]

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[@Graceunderfiire]

Thank you Johnathan for your truthful reporting and reflections 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 praying for everyone in LA.

[@carynjones3926]

There's so much more to unpack related to the emotional toll and collective grief. Mayim & Jonathan, PLEASE come back to this topic once the critical aspect has settled to further discuss processing grief and trauma. ❤

[@jeanmichler2330]

I second that motion.

[@deavise1]

Thank you so much for this informative and touching work!! I wish you all the best as we get through this together!!

[@tracey1157]

Sadly many will have no choice but to leave the city and also the state that may never return. New Orleans, after Hurricane Katrina, faced this issue with displaced homeowners and many left to never return.

[@meganmcduffee8539]

Thank you Dr B. I trust your channel and appreciate the info!

[@rudyc1028]

I hope things get better for you guys. I'm sorry you had to go through that.

[@Chris-mq8sc]

Such a good interview. So much good information. Thinking about everyone who has been affected by these fires. ❤

[@Asta2121]

This is a heartbreaking situation that absolutely could have been either avoided or mitigated. The government let the US citizens down again.

[@rebeccaelle135]

Thank you for providing first hand experiences and facts.

[@sandrab2589]

I grew up in the midwest and we were ALWAYS prepared for tornadoes. We took every tornado 'watch' and every tornado 'warning' seriously. Are midwesterners more down-to-earth and practical? Yes, I believe so. Californians seem to dismiss reality, in politics, social issues, and weather. I am very sad for all the destruction, but let this be a WAKE UP CALL.

[@jeffreywolfe1122]

1000 years ago, Native Americans can manage this forest problem in loincloths. But a bunch of “phd’s” can’t understand how forests fires get out of control. Step one, remove trees with logging . Step two remove undergrowth with control burns. Step three create water reservoirs to hold water so if the fire hydrants don’t run out of water . I’ll go ahead and roast me. Tell me how I’m wrong.

[@lynnevirgin4116]

Mayim, thank you for posting this podcast. You shined a spotlight on this tragedy in such a very human way. As a Midwest person I had an abstract view on what happened. This podcast brought it into my heart. Thank you sweet soul.

[@MayimBialik]

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[@a.life.reimagined]

We used to catch smelt every year. Thousands of them. My dad would make us nets right on the beach with sticks. Are there not as many now? Curios as to where the fish are going. I’ll look it up. I have great memories of catching smelt.

[@oybay]

Always dependable, Dr. Thank you for the great information.

[@MayimBialik]

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[@janelucas382]

Jonathan " I am not a leader". You are. Your observations are on point, educated and calm. Remember to protect your soul. Thankyou for all you do. Excellent podcast. Sending payers.

[@ttowntrekker5174]

I heard someone titled something like the Director of Water say a reservoir was closed for repair and they were in the process of contracting the job out and that takes time. Every city state and federal agency has an emergency contracting clause so they can pick up the phone and get an immediate contractor to repair whatever. This is allowed because some things have to have immediate action. The water supply would be one of those things. They just have to document the file to explain the risk. So to delay because of the paperwork process is inexcusable.

[@kikilindsey5543]

Janisse Quinones is the Los Angeles Water Chief. Her salary is $750,000 a year, twice what her predecessor's salary was. She was also given $30k to relocate and $45k six months housing allowance. The articles I've read all focus on her reaching 100% clean energy goals by 2035 and nothing about the safety of the city. Priorities...

[@lonerose99]

According to the WGN and ABC Chicago news stations, (I'm in the Chicago area), the one closed for repair holds 117 million gallons! The firefighters were able to utilize only 3 - one million containers, and that's how it ran out, it is horrible that reservoir was empty. 😮

[@johnmartinezm]

It’s been empty for a year. The repair was for a cover to keep debris out. The reservoir didn’t need repairs. She should be fired . She’s a hire from the mayor who doubled her salary to 750,000 a year and from Puerto Rico where the city paid also for her relocating.

[@cindystauffer3242]

My heart breaks for you all in California!

[@fiddlefancier]

I’m so sorry to hear you are in the middle of this. I can empathize, I lost my house in Santa Rosa. Within 4 hours from the start, our house was gone. It was the high winds in our case, the flying embers. I have many stories from the neighbors and friends. I talked to the firefighters that worked our area. There was just no stopping it at the time. They cut breaks and ran, cut breaks and ran.

[@someoneanyone365]

I’m so sorry you lost your home🤍 my Grandma lost her house in that fire too. She only made it out (living alone) because the high winds were scaring her. Like you said, within a couple of hours it was gone.

[@nataliehessler6463]

Great interview

[@darlyswynn5594]

Dr. Bialik, thank you and your colleagues for this! We (being out of CA, living thousands of miles away) cannot imagine how this affects all of you, because we aren’t living it. It is so important to talk about ALL of this! As you said…it is beyond heartbreaking! You mentioned your kids and I want to know how all of the kids are feeling? I pray for everyone impacted…I’ve been a mom for 40 years and my thoughts always turn to the children. It feels like all of you are living through the worst nightmare a child could imagine…big hugs from all of us who can’t be there to wrap our arms around all of you. New context of life, indeed! Stay safe and God bless you and everyone impacted! It feels reminiscent of my feelings during Katrina…I should be driving there with cases of water and diapers! Unconditional love to all of you ❤️😢

[@M11969]

Every CO2 reduction measure enacted in CA was wiped out by these fires.