Nearly a 100,000 acres and more than 10,000 structures 5 dead have been burned down due to recent rash of wildfires thanks to the nearly 100 mph Sta Ana winds, dry vegetation, low or 0 water pressure, low humidity, including climate change. 0 Containment
Pacific Palisade is home to most of Hollywood celebreties which include Anthony Hopkins, James Wood, Billy Crystal Mel Gibson, Celebrities who lost their homes Even Kamala Harris house was not spared.
Citizens lashed out at the leadership of California State and City of Angeles Mayor. The latter was notably absent while the fire raged to attend the inauguration of President of Ghana.
Why they are dismayed at the management and leadership of the State and the City
1. Donald Trump called out the governor for failing to follow his instruction to remove the forest growth near the area, and to divert water towards the watershed of California. But the governor wanted to have the ice melt flow down to the ocean to save fish;
2. The budger of LA FD was reduced by $20 million;
3. There was no pressure at hydrants;
4. Home insurers have deserted the state due to cap on premium.
Will this catastrophe be repeated.? If it happened in the most developed country in USA, can this happen to the Philippines, less developed country?
