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Saturday, January 18, 2025

LA fires are result of Gods wrath for Glasser at Golden Globe mocking God?

It is more fun criticizing

The religious, the God fearing netizens are alleging that Gods wrath caused the razing to the ground of many areas in parts of  Los Angeles.  It was Gods wrath after God was mocked in Golden Globe awards.  There were even scenes elsewhere in LA, that say "Keep out God from LA"

But on the ground we know that mismanagement, poor leadership, bad politics caused this tragedy and apocalypse:

1.   The govt of LA of CA were not prepared;   little number of scoop planes hydrants not working, dry reservoir (The Sta Ynez)  They did not call National Guard and the military on standby.

2.  Poor response of firefighters   Only 5 engines were dispatched to Palisade early on   There was lack of personnel, fire engines (with many in disrepair) arising from reduction of budget.  The City Mayor was said to have caused the reduction of FD budget by $17 million.  The governor was said to have reduced the budget by $100 million.   People decry supporting Ukraine with billlions of dollar in military aid, and Israel in war in Gaza.

3.  Liberal, laws that favor the environment did not allow:   controlled burn of dried vegetation and leaves, because it will kill certain animals.   The water from Canada were diverted to Pacific Ocean because newt is endangered specie. The governor did not pay attention to Trump suggestion in raking the forest floor.

Politics in CA will change, and probably the policies especially in treating citizens welfare vs the wildlife.

Citizens life and property must be protected.

The rich and famous at Palisade and Hollywood will no longer be for sometime and suffer poverty just like the rest of us.        

Friday, January 18, 2013

Putting out fires difficult in densely populated urban settlements

Social and political criticisms

                               Was this fire in Makati or Pasig City?

Rizal, Philippines.  January 18, 2013.   As we drove in Pasig City today, I was informed that there was a massive fire that rendered some 500 families homeless.  Fire started about 5 pm and fire was out at 11 pm.  It caused massive traffic jams.  Another fire was reported in Makati too

Why so many homes were lost despite the immediate and massive response of firefighters?  The poor planning -- narrow streets and lack of water lines make it difficult for firetrucks to enter and effectively put out fires.

Unless these settlements become firetrucks ready and friendly, we will be resigned to the usual fate -  they will be totally consumed by fire and thousands rendered homeless. 

Blame the government?