A Fiery Inferno, Fueled by Neglect As of today, over 60 square miles of Los Angeles County are scorched earth. For perspective, that’s nearly the size of Washington, D.C., reduced to ash. Entire neighborhoods, cultural landmarks, and the lives of countless residents are in ruins. Governor Gavin Newsom called this one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history, but let’s get one thing straight—this isn’t just nature’s wrath. The winds that fanned these flames have calmed down at times, but now they’re roaring back with a vengeance. Gusts of up to 70 mph have made it nearly impossible for firefighters to control the inferno. And when the aircraft used to douse the flames can’t fly because of unsafe conditions,…
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