Los Angeles wildfires: Death toll rises to 16, more winds expected | NewsNation Now

[@yogalivingwithkaren2119]

Newsom and Bass needs to resign... ugh he should have never cut the fire prevention budget in the first place... he spent so much money that never protected us... the tax payers of Los Angeles.... May God Bless everyone and may people wake up and start to vote for a competent management.

[@thrushjz]

Why was the reservoir above Pacific Palisades bone dry? Why did Newsom destroy 4 dams that could have supplied water for this disaster?

[@JohnMontgomery-w3x]

The one big reservoir was down for maintenance. I believe it was emptied last spring.

[@kaitlinmay7111]

Down since Feb 2024. It's only supposed to be closed feb-march at the most.

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

Incompetence.

[@Plutogalaxy]

The small dams on the Klamath River 700 miles north were privately owned, even in place the Klamath River run to the ocean and there was no way possible for the water to reach LA.

[@harris7963]

To protect tribal lands and a fish

[@davidmichael4002]

This fire is now Newsom's legacy.....forever.

[@jeff0247598]

I hope journalists pay VERY CLOSE ATTENTION as to which companies/people get the lucrative rebuilding contracts.

[@MiniTrump]

The labor will be (as always) illegal immigrants.

[@tricia-sh3gn]

Thank-you to all States that have sent help to LA. Thank-you to Canada and Mexico also. May God Protect and Save all of you!!! From Washington State

[@VisionGod4Life]

150 billion? It went to ukraine

[@cellebriteforensic]

Donald Trump said a few days ago that he would make the Middle East hell, Finally, Donald Trump's words paid off in full..🤣🤣

[@eugeniaberdali9711]

What an awfully smiley picture of the governor, next to the executive order. Someone should tell him he needs to be more serious. No laughing matter here.

[@godzillamanstreb524]

Stock photo

[@SamWilkinsonn]

You have to look at the funny side sometimes.

[@isaojable]

In all coastal regions, such as France, Italy, Greece, and Spain, seawater is directly used for firefighting with water bombers and boats equipped with pumps. Why doesn’t Los Angeles, despite its proximity to the ocean and its annual wildfire season, have the resources to implement this approach? Is it corruption?

[@MaddHeather]

Definitely corruption...

[@JNosewicz7569]

No, no corruption. we used sea water. But, we are using our fresh water on hand primarily, which is favored.

[@edihiedler]

sea water will rise soil salination, bad for nature

[@duckman5274]

Why is fresh water favored? What possible reason?

[@darwinjina]

it is common in coastal cities with high population density and limited fresh water. example, Hong Kong uses it to preserve fresh water

[@virgilcain6139]

The voters of Los Angeles and the State of California are to blame for this disaster which could have been prevented for the past 30 years. ***********************************************************************************

[@MrJimbo-ew9vk]

"thAZ WuH yOO GiT Fuh nOt vOTinG rEPubLicAN LEiK yER SuHPOseD to" Don't blame the voters, dude. Blame the Republicratic duopoly that forces Californians to vote either for corrupt, inept corporate Democrats or for MAGA Ingsoc-es who want to turn the United States into the U.A.E. one State at a time.

[@Gongolongo]

The voters voted for more water supply and reservoirs with prop 1.

[@ednacamacho3073]

How about during covid and January 6 who’s to be blamed?

[@user_abcxyzz]

Always wanna blame. Blame mother nature. Didn't she have anything to do with this?

[@007peeper1]

The Maga want to pick and blame . Blame for them not believing in Climate change. Just Shut up

[@brendafergusonsample8513]

Just wondering if those in government who diverted the funds from the fire department and lack of water could be held criminally responsible for those deaths…just curious

[@markcosenza3274]

Like Biden's open border and Laken Riley?

[@queenmothervirgomaat9969]

Blah blah blah

[@samT1227]

Lack of water is because of very little rain fall in the last 8 months (in that area)

[@Cyndie.D]

🙄

[@brendamartin7280]

Thank you for coverage ❤

[@stacymirba1433]

A great American philosopher once said, "Everything woke turns to shit."

[@samT1227]

Brilliant....blame the lefties and deny climate change (thats the oil companies slogan]. 👍

[@SamWilkinsonn]

A great climate scientist once said “extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe.”

[@Shania134]

Prayers to all who lost anything in this horrible tragedy Im in Canada and all we can do is send help and prayers! 🙏🏻

[@JNosewicz7569]

Thank you❤

[@MyThoughtzAndOpinionz]

Come on, let’s keep rebuilding in the most common wildfire area in the country for centuries. Instead of moving to a different location, Let’s keep spending billions of dollars just to show how resilient we are.

[@FeralCoon]

Let's bring in millions more and make the kids trans!

[@Philip-w5l]

Where's Biden or , Kamala?

[@surososuroso2656]

Sleeping again😂

[@saiyanmgtow]

In hair and makeup

[@Foofrarf23]

They are... Nowhere to be found!

[@traceybarn1776]

When the Presidential plane flies into a destination, a certain amount of airspace has to be closed down to other aircraft. That means firefighting helicopters and planes would not be allowed to fly in the closed off airspace, while the presidential aircraft is in that airspace. Plus, what do you think really would be accomplished with the President and VP coming to that area? Nothing. Just like NC, TN, and FL after the hurricanes this past summer.

[@user_abcxyzz]

Haven't seen or heard from them in at least 3 years

[@wasupfool5692]

California needs to purchase a fleet of Canadian water bombers, the super scooper as its called by many is by far the most efficient fire fighting aircraft in the industry.

[@Plutogalaxy]

The US already has 10, and with its limited capacity 1600 gallons, is no where near as effective as the VLAT aircraft that hold almost 10k.

[@stockey]

150 Billions lol, more 300-500 Billions.

[@JohnMontgomery-w3x]

When are people going to talk about why they're allowed to build so many homes in extremely fire-prone areas? It's just going to be repeated unless some changes in building codes are made.

[@Gongolongo]

No, the issue was not the location, the issue was the forest maintainence, water supply and fire fighting capabilities. All of which were not only ignored but actually reduced

[@LoboalphaMASTER]

That wasn't the issue, the issue was that they didn't do proper cleaning on the surrounding brushlands, so a lot of flamable material accumulated, branches. fallen leaves and such, providing the fire with ample amounts of fuel for the fire, had they done that, the fire woul'nt have advanced to ferouciously.

[@skierprincessakify]

They haven’t had rain since last May, how hard is that to understand?

[@skierprincessakify]

@@LoboalphaMASTERLol that’s called outside…..yes there are leaves and branches on the ground in wooded areas.

[@JohnMontgomery-w3x]

@@skierprincessakify: Your comment and others are correct. However, building in ravines, around steep, brushy hillsides simply makes matters worse. Ravines act as natural funnels and help the fire speed up. It's also obvious that lots of people can't or won't take measures to make their property more fire-resilient. It's a complex problem that doesn't have one simple answer.

[@murottalindonesia5352]

I pray for all the victims of the fire in Palisades, California. I also pray for the victims in Gaza, Palestine. I don't know why the names Palestina and Palisades are quite similar. May the fire in both places cease soon. In the end, we are all human.

[@kenfrancisworld8720]

Kaiser Permante, one of the Southland's biggest healthcare providers, does not value mental healthcare. Kaiser's mental healthcare workers have been on strike since October 21, 2024 and Kaiser has not sat with the NUHW union for negotiations in 2 months. Workers are striking for better working conditions and the ability to provide treatment (over just stabilization) to their patients. Kaiser needs to settle so that workers can get back to work and address the needs of this community NOW!

[@nottoday3440]

Wow they are horrible😮

[@Arif-wt4qb]

Yet we sent billions to Zion and Ukraine😂😂😂

[@m3diterra]

They’re one of the shareholders of the USA corporation…we’re in debt to London and Zion

[@christakins1752]

Sorry that my Canadian Firefighters are not getting a thumbs up...such a great group...god bless them...if you in the states dont appreciate them all I can say.... typically America..

[@DATo_DATonian]

When one is in a state of shock gratitude may not be as quickly forthcoming, but be assured America is taking note and will remember. To all of your responders I say thank you and God bless you for helping us in our hour of need.

[@godzillamanstreb524]

I’ve heard many thanks toward Canada on KZbin

[@OliviaAppiahOfori]

Just officially become the 51st state, and you'd be widely duly acknowledged for your help (Just saying!)

[@thrummer1953]

You have to wonder how many uncared for Homeless People got Cooked alive in some brushy area.

[@looking4thepast09]

I said the same damn thing on the first day and who is going to care.

[@samT1227]

Not many

[@thrummer1953]

@samT1227 Why?

[@thrummer1953]

@looking4thepast09 Yeah. And it could amount to a substantial number of people.

[@looking4thepast09]

@@thrummer1953 I don't think we'll ever know

[@christopherliebler]

The inauguration cannot happen fast enough now we're counting the seconds

[@m3diterra]

You expect their game to change? 😂 bless you…2 sides of the same coin owned by the big club

[@perla5921]

​​@m3diterra 😅some never learn. They been brainwashed by orange man

[@robertplant6159]

It's worthy of remembering the story of the "THREE LITTLE PIGS." Hay; destroyed by wind. Wood; destroyed by fire. Brick; stands strong. Notice how these $ multi-million dollar houses have only the fireplaces and tall chimneys left standing across swaths of thousands of acres of those destroyed. Gimme $10+ million dollars, and I'll show you a brick house with a solid concrete and rebar roof. (I used to live in one!) It won't be as big, but it will be safe. With a BIG Hollywood swimming pool prepared with a massive water pump with fire hose pre-attached, ready to go in 90 seconds notice year-round. No need to burn, or die! Lots of money = Lots of solutions! 🔥

[@tamihunt3659]

Where do you start?

[@markbreaux2370]

Residents are angry. They will elect a different democrat next time.

[@Margie-z3w]

If they elect another democrat,they will just never learn!

[@queenmothervirgomaat9969]

Stop lying so much

[@jamillael-shafei4324]

Shout out to New Mexican firefighters! Thanks!

[@ednacamacho3073]

Canada too🙏

[@patrickarseneault7407]

canada as well.. even if trump said he dont need us in this he does😋😋

[@timafiggy]

Ok cool but why are they wanting to arrest residents who break curfew and have inmates in the front lines of the fire. Make it make sense.

[@hannibal254]

There needs to be more than one political party in CA if anyone will ever be held accountable for this.

[@ednacamacho3073]

Every time a disaster strikes like this either a official or voters get blamed how about during the covid and January 6

[@queenmothervirgomaat9969]

Blah blah blah

[@foreveryoung999]

Hollywood needs to stop swearing at God.

[@Philip-w5l]

The talking heads are having a field day!😐

[@vacuumunit]

Tears from Gaza. We know what you are going through

[@Be_a_bright_sparkle]

Was it truly a Natural Disaster??😢

[@kaitlinmay7111]

No

[@FeralCoon]

No, it was arson.

[@drendahillyard3743]

Texas is heading that way

[@timanderson9894]

This must be what Democrats and WEF meant by Equity. 🤔

[@anniehills3580]

Dont build back on the coastline! Leave it for state property for everyones use!!

[@brianc939]

We arent in cleear yet. Tomorrow, new week, the winds come back hard.

[@007peeper1]

Thank you to all the fire fighters. Also to the Canadians and Mexicans our neighboring nation to help us out. You are our heroes.

[@djkatfishbeats]

Pray 🙏 4 LA

[@vickieflowers-williams9691]

🙏🏾❤️🙏🏼🫂☮️

[@sevenseconds8652]

Their houses are made of cardboard, they will be rebuilt in no time and cardboard is sold almost for free.

[@magnoliatrue2698]

16 death is nothing. Try 102 and that’s how many that died in Maui, Lahaina. Those residents lost an entire Island and people in LA oh I lost my home. Cry me a river and be grateful that you are ALIVE!

[@Plutogalaxy]

Hardly the entire island, just part of one small town with barely 6% of the population.

[@KM-kp1dz]

Let's thank Governor Newsom for his over the top 'Trump-Proofing' and overtly negligent 'Fire-Proofing.' He wasted billions on idiotic initiatives and totally failed basic land, forest, water and infrastructure management. The more he flaps his jaw with deflection and double talk, the more visible his extreme incompetence becomes. He expects us to ignore what we see and believe what he says. Let's show our appreciation by giving him and Bass the boot.

[@daleviker5884]

Dems keep saying "California is the 5th biggest economy in the world" as if that somehow means everything is hunky dory. But even the most blind can now see that having hundreds of billions of taxes means nothing when that money is spent on woke nonsense, gifts to ideological friends overseas, and lining the pockets of officials. Who ever thought an administration would ignore things like water and power? If California re-elects this administration it should be officially declared an asylum.

[@thefourelements5558]

"I am deeply angered by the growing intensity of the LA fires. It has become so massive, and it feels like we’re witnessing the impact of what we call ‘Glover change weather.’ I remember a few years ago when there was another massive fire. My older sister, who lives in Irvine, took photos of the situation, and the smoke was dangerously close to her house. The news covered it, and it was clear how serious the fire was. Yet, despite the increasing severity of these fires, I don't see any meaningful action from the California government to address this crisis. It's frustrating because, even with all the warning signs, no real preparations or changes have been made. I might be emotional right now, but the question remains: who is responsible for this? I believe the government, especially the governor, who is the decision-maker, must take responsibility for ensuring that such disasters are handled effectively."

[@paulkenneally789]

It will take decades to rebuild.. no cheap labour and stiffer regulations.. Management of forests should be a priority not worrying about some rare worm or moth that loves dry rotting vegetation.

[@user-dc6ut5uu3t]

The 15-minute city concept is a model for urban planning that aims to make cities more walkable and bikeable, with residents able to access most daily needs within 15-20 minutes. The Los Angeles City Council has adopted the Livable Communities Initiative (LCI), which includes a 15-minute city component back in 2022 with a completion date of 2028.

[@ชุมพลโสมประยูร-ฏ3ฌ]

I. Thailand. Sorry of. fire. The. Country. U.S.A. LosAngeles. LA. from. Mr. Chumphon

[@Ray-gf4vf]

no unemployment benifits just welfair big state fair party u get it

[@jasoncharron5229]

😂Alot of the people who lost homes who wasn't Hollywood slaves.Dont have the money to get hotels and are on the streets as well.

[@nottoday3440]

He is done mayors done

[@ffroggy51971]

Never should have gotten this far.

[@D3S13ST]

By govt taking full financial responsibility theres gonna be tons of fraud. This is another money grab like during covid. Only way they can recover the 1bn wasted on last push😂

[@AlienTakeover2025]

May not wanna be laughing it’s on January 12th beginning of the New Year YOU AINT SEEN NOTHING YET !!!!!!!!!

[@MrJoker-]

that # is higher , have all houses been checked, NO.

[@Arif-wt4qb]

Let’s see if Zion will send the money back that they got for genzide

[@BillHarpster]

Might want to consider rebuilding out of brick or stone with fire proof roofs

[@katjay3125]

Gods wrath

[@timafiggy]

Arson , really?!

[@davidthompson3415]

This news is a joke😢

[@AaronWireman]

The spider man blame game meme is perfect for this 👌 whos thr real reason this is happening? 😅we all are!

[@sedonasunrise8837]

These firefighters are heros

[@Zahavagold1167]

150 billion because LA is so expensive. BS!

[@martinburns7928]

With all due respects, If the winds have died down, and are not expected to come back any time soon, That hill side is a mute point to having firefighters standing there doing little to show for they're efforts, buy those folks a steak supper or something, there are no incendiaries that are going to do anything at that stage ! This seems more like a staging event for the top personnel to gloat about at the expense of weary front line individuals !

[@CraigBaughan-mg3hf]

Fire trucks designed for structural fires take too long to set up and even longer to pack up and move, easily outpaced by a fast moving wild fire.

[@MarieScott-mx5lj]

There are crews from Mexico that came to help..

[@AS-mb7lr]

Allah is fighting for gaza now

[@hikoei]

The Southern California Wildfire Area was the place I often visited when I was a graduate student at UCLA from 1964 to 1968. In particular, Pacific Palisade was once where I stood on the Pan Pacific Center float and waved to the audience during the July 4 celebration on behalf of the international students. At that time, wildfires were only seen in high mountain forests where there were few people and few houses, and never affected the residential areas of the rich by the sea（Pacific Palisades /Malibu），Mulhound Drive is scenic drive close to UCLA, quite often I drove there to relax, San Fernando Valley where VA Center located quite often we used the facility to discuss GI research and Sherman Oaks my host family house there almost every year I spent Christmas together but the couple passed away after I moved to Villanova learned from their daughter there, what worried me most is UCLA Campus near by Hwy 405 and Sunset Blvd, 45,000 students were asked to stay out side and ready to be evacuated if fire close in, so far it moved further eastern north toward Ensino by the less stronger wind. It was blamed not to construct canal to move water from North California to LA area was turned down because of environmental issue to preserve some special insects and fishes along the route , California Governor used federal money 57 B allocated for building reservior even water dam to keep water for fire use for something else and LA City mayor recently cut fire department force by almost 1800 money saving to use to build houses for homeless people (mostly refuges from south America), such laid off some fire fighters filled by others including inmates to fulfill DEI.

[@williebateman3613]

everything is burnt down contain😩

[@NewYork7914]

Rebuild in the same places/area?? These areas will remain highly susceptible to fire in the future!!

[@kd-zb5pz]

They never helped the people in Hawaii

[@bobby-ov9qn]

Awaiting the arrival of Donald J. TRUMP in 8 days as my new President, and it can't come fast enough. I'm not sure that he can do much with the mess that the Democrat party has done to California, but he will sure do his best in trying to fix what Joe Biden did in the past four years.

[@perla5921]

😂😂😂

[@mslightfoot1611]

You got firefighters from most states an countries helping fire these fires

[@RubenQuiroga-n5m]

Mexican got blessed from God trump sent them to back Mexico today need Mexican building back up building billionaires millionaires home 5 years work or more worker send extra money families to Mexico finger didn't help

[@matthiasgrunwald895]

The price oft left wokeness politics

[@ronaldrey8474]

Love hates when you choose money. Will the Elected Officials keep choosing money or love of its citizens

[@cellebriteforensic]

Donald Trump said a few days ago that he would make the Middle East hell, Finally, Donald Trump's words paid off in full..🤣🤣

[@KimKemp-p4e]

Here is an idea, let them help you with looking into fires even if takes a week to get those teams together especially for airtime. Then be ready because they may for the first time call in a real or new rescue team and you all may need to highjack aircraft and interrogate those people for info. Also leave those people there and do like they do and have it ready that you just couldn't go pick them up. Too risky for aircraft. Also maybe watch them with drone to hear what they all have to say. Let them walk around in fires they all started.

[@realadamman2651]

God bless USA 🇺🇸

[@DankNstien]

Them damn jewish space lasers again.

[@garyparker-cj1xg]

Fack News ❤❤Now Hollywood movie coming out in theaters in June name of the movie is Nusomes Inferno over 100 Actors and Special Effects real life scenes it’s going to be a Golden Globe Event there is only a Hollywood movie fack news

[@jeanettemccay]

I know my state sent firefighters too

[@سعدنارينت]

From Yemen, may God increase your misfortunes and grief. This is my wish and prayer for the United States of America.

[@benknowbi3380]

Seems like it would have been a good idea to put down the 200,000 gallons of fire retardant last week. But of course getting ahead of the problem isn't the Democrat way.

[@surososuroso2656]

You are feeling the consequences of what you did in Gaza

[@Gurupostmortem]

May God protect the innocent public and their belonging. Very sad pictures. We pakistani stands with victims wherever they are. Hearted salute to fire fighters. They are doing a great great great job.

[@robertmargraves3509]

Are the Fires out yet fires 🔥🔥🔥🔥 of

[@carlogambino1979]

Gaza burns, Ukraine burns, America burns.

[@Ray-gf4vf]

its the mexico fire in la fool now going to be the next homeless area eat that ash

[@MBuck-iw7qn]

🙏🖐🏽Father tnk You for causing best weather conditions to spare life n damage. We need Your intervention, in the name of THE LORD JESUS🖐🏽. 💦💦💦Father trust in You🖐🏽

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[@Nagmamasid195]

Wow howd d got der name i wonder howd d baptized

[@robertmargraves3509]

Is Beverly hill California ok

[@Wolfcamp555]

Its hard to have sympathy.

[@artsisland1683]

They voted for all of this . . .

[@pacooter7406]

Who,says it,was natural ?? they caught a,low life trying to,set a fire

[@soulbot119]

why,do,you,type,like,this,

[@edmorse3529]

It is called forest and brush management in which doesn't happen anymore. WHY??

[@johnrexx6903]

not allowing annual real time wildland fire drills allowing use procedure of water resources, manpower, unified command issues along with brush , tree and foilage control checks, has allowed this to happen

[@salah-x8b3u]

My heart with victims and their families . I also want to quote American foreign secretary who said: "we are very concerned about the news of the death toll rise we call all parties to exercise self restrain but we acknowledge and understand the right of the Fire for self defense against the American terrorist" . tony blinken on the war on Gaza and the zionists burning down Gaza

[@DealsDirectOnlineTeam]

Please remember the people in Palistine and gaza. They lost their homes over 76 years of occupation and war. At least you guys are safe, and family members are still alive, but in gaza over 75000 people has been killed mostly children.

[@Fereshteh-gb6iu]

Iran was the first country offered to help control the fair and send its equipment , fair fighters .thanks to Iranian and its beautiful culture that always stands up to rescue human lives ❤️ opposite of Israeili mentality

[@NancyK.-ou3wm]

Mother Nature is doing to us what our bombs are doing to Gaza. I dont have ways to show empathy since everyone just watched for over a year babies get bombed and fires on tents from our bombs and our white phosphorus being used on kids I can’t be sad about that type of destruction happening here or to a different race or type of people.

[@Alex_smiths]

It looks like Gaza, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and Ukraine

[@michaelturner8535]

I wouldn't build shit there