Greater Los Angeles Wildfires

[dora_da_destroyer]

california cities have budget shortfalls due to WFH, police overtime, and the homeless crisis, we've had to cut our fire dept budget also, including closing two fire stations for the first half of the year. but of course a headline won't ever convey nuance

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

These fires and the damage caused are beyond words...... Hope everyone is getting out of there safely

 

[Diddly Drogba]

The mayor out in Ghana

Mayor Karen Bass Flies Back From Ghana As L.A. Faces Historic Wild Fires ~ L.A. TACO

“L.A. County and all 29 fire departments in our county are not prepared for this kind of widespread disaster,” said the L.A. County Fire Chief Marrone. The County was prepared to respond to one or two brush fires, but not four. “There are not enough firefighters to address four separate fires of...

lataco.com

Fukk outta here trying to blame bass. Crips on the scene with super soakers

 

[NobodyReally]

Planet Fitness locations in Los Angeles are “offering anyone impacted by the fires—first responders and residents—free access to shower, recharge, and relax” No membership is required to take advantage of locker rooms, WiFi, charging stations at any LA County location not impacted by the fires.

 

[IIVI]

Heard back from some friends out in Pasadena who were evacuated and they just returned back to their homes.

Sounds like some parts have been contained.

 

[Windows 91]

Rose Bowl area ordered to evac.

Los Angeles wildfires: Evacuation warning issued for Rose Bowl as Eaton fires rage

The Rose Bowl has been included in the new evacuation zone handed down by authorities as the Palisades fires rage around Los Angeles.

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Would be some sad shyt if a historic stadium like that went down. I've always wanted to go to the Rose Bowl.

 

[pete clemenza]

The worst part about this is the fight people are going to have with insurance companies. Wouldn't surprise me if companies decide not to pay and leave Cali. Home owner Insurance was already a pain to get(coverage and costs). I imagine it's going to be like Florida after this.

Yep, I'm hearing the insurance companies won't be able to cover this type of massive widespread damage. Sh*t is all f*cked up

 

[MenacingMonk]

Considering the lack of rain in SoCal, it's a wonder this hasn't happened many times in years past.

Fires are year round. They just don’t get attention because they’re not as crazy like these. There was the Malibu Fire back in December. Several months ago there was one up in the San Gabriel Mountains. The last multi fire one was A few years ago with several in the IE and OC.

 

[Orbital-Fetus]

This shyt is crazy. Absolutely out of control.
If I lived in a place where fire is a problem you best believe i'm skinning my crib in sheet metal. It would look like a delux favela home.

I saw a vid where firefighters couldn't get water out of the hydrants. Dudes couldn't do nothing but watch everything burn around them.

 

[MushroomX]

Would be some sad shyt if a historic stadium like that went down. I've always wanted to go to the Rose Bowl.

I doubt the Rose Bowl would crumble, but would need to be renovated. The Getty Villa survived in Pacific Palisades but obviously the outside is a different story.

 

[MushroomX]

I saw a vid where firefighters couldn't get water out of the hydrants. Dudes couldn't do nothing but watch everything burn around them.

Not sure of Los Angeles' water pipes, but, if they are not deep enough underground the fire could have either melted the pipe (if it was PVC or rubber) or have melted the gaskets between the pipes causing a failure of the system... which could be one of the reasons why the hydrants have gone dry.

But yeah, not a fun time right now.

 

[247Alex]

Would be some sad shyt if a historic stadium like that went down. I've always wanted to go to the Rose Bowl.

i saw real madrid vs juventus there a few years back. amazing stadium

 

[ROFL_GUY]

These droughts out West have been so bad and get worse and worse. I can't even remember the last substantial rain we've gotten where I'm at. Add that wind and it's a recipe for disaster.

I live in Tahoe last season had 62feet of snow

Season Snow Totals

2024/25 Sierra-at-Tahoe's annual average snowfall total is 400+ inches directly from Mother Nature. Snowfall is measured from the first snow storm until closing day.

www.sierraattahoe.com

 

[the cac mamba]

 

[Dreamchaser]

I doubt the Rose Bowl would crumble, but would need to be renovated. The Getty Villa survived in Pacific Palisades but obviously the outside is a different story.

Agreed the parking lot protects the stadium plus they have a golf course that protects the otherside.