Wildfire Realities in Urban LA

This chapter examines the complex interplay between urban development and natural fire risks in Los Angeles, debunking the myth of the city as merely a desert. It discusses how rapid urbanization in fire-prone areas, combined with natural environmental factors, creates an inevitable vulnerability to wildfires. The conversation highlights the necessity to address systemic infrastructure issues and the multifaceted nature of responsibility for fire management rather than attributing blame to single entities.