[Sandy and Ed]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

In 24 hours the fires have burned 25,000 acres. The Palisades fire is the most destructive in LA history. Bass's budget cut has really affected the FD's ability to get firefighters and equipment out while she cools her heels in Africa.

Karen Bass criticized for cutting LAFD budget by $17.6M amid 3 LA County fires | FOX 11 Los Angeles

…….and, like it or not, this issue was identified years ago and simply put under the table. We have plenty of water in the USA. Just need a plan/project to move it cross country from where we have too much water to where we don’t have enough. If this was an issue in China they would probably build an aqueduct system to resolve or attach a piping system to the Great Wall. We just need to start thinking on a national level rather than a tribal, state by state level. I will not say more since I would not like to be accused of being political on this thread. Just research it yourself.

[opinionist]

The forest areas are not cleared, so the fires burn, and CA gets disaster relief money. It is not complicated, but it is sickening.

[Ptmcbriz]

It’s called major news. Turn the channel. I have family there and l lived there for 30 years. I want to be kept informed, so I’m thankful for the coverage.

[Sfarley99]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I don't want to sound unsympathetic, but am I the only one who thinks the non-stop news coverage of the wildfires in California is just plain boring?

Many of us have family in California. If you don’t want to hear it watch something else.

[gwenhwalker@yahoo.com]

Since my daughter lives out there I find it devastating

[JudyLife]

Boring? Why don’t you change the channel or go for a walk. I’m a mother who just left the Calabasas CA area yesterday after visiting my daughter & grandkids. We were under evacuation warnings my last 24 hours there. It was scary as hell and I find your comment very very insensitive.

[Sandy and Ed]

Originally Posted by opinionist

The forest areas are not cleared, so the fires burn, and CA gets disaster relief money. It is not complicated, but it is sickening.

…but it costs money to maintain a forest. Who would pay to have the forest floor maintained and firebreaks cut?? The US forest service? Part of USDA budget. Sounds like a likely partner for the states involved. Do they have a plan?? They certainly pay enough in advertising that might be better placed in action. I personally know for a fact that during forest fire “off season” other US government agencies employ/use our Fire fighters in other non-related roles where they might be better utilized in functions that might mitigate fire threats. This has nothing to do with politics but a lot to do with misuse of a valuable asset

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I don't want to sound unsympathetic, but am I the only one who thinks the non-stop news coverage of the wildfires in California is just plain boring?

How about the non stop weather coverage before a hurricane in Florida, Some TV stations do not even allow 30 minutes for the national news and most of their coverage is way before the storm

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by justjim

Insurance companies taking another big hit with these fires. The fires are difficult not boring to watch. I feel awful for those who lost their homes and all of their priceless possessions. Lives lost but many also saved by the brave first responders on the front lines. The billions in losses will be reflected in our next homeowner’s insurance premiums also. All too common these disasters.

Should have a negligible effect on Florida pricing. Most Fla. insurance companies have 0 business in California

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by JudyLife

Boring? Why don’t you change the channel or go for a walk. I’m a mother who just left the Calabasas CA area yesterday after visiting my daughter & grandkids. We were under evacuation warnings my last 24 hours there. It was scary as hell and I find your comment very very insensitive.

I'm sorry you find my comment insensitive. I didn't criticize the disaster, just the over-the-top and repetitive news coverage. How would you like to see your house being burned down on national news over and over and over again?

[bjswist]

Not everyone is glued to the TV every moment of the day. Some people will catch the news when they turn the TV on whenever that is I don’t have a problem with it.

[cynjim]

Wow… no one‘s telling you that you have to turn on the TV and watch it. And it is unsympathetic of you to make a remark like that as there are people dying and the fire continues. so that could be why it’s continuous news on it to keep us all informed as some of us do know people in California that are going through this.