Tangle The Los Angeles fires.
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Jan 13, 2025 
Ari Weitzman, Managing Editor of Tangle and a former California resident, shares his expertise on the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. He breaks down the catastrophic impact on communities, including loss of life and property damage, and discusses the urgent need for improved infrastructure and wildfire management. The conversation also touches on controversies surrounding city officials’ responses and insurance challenges for affected homeowners. Ari’s insights provide a crucial overview of this escalating environmental crisis.
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Volunteering in Nevada Burn Scar
- Ari Weitzman volunteered planting trees in a Nevada burn scar after the 2016 Little Valley fire.
- Residents described their helplessness watching embers travel over a mile, hoping their homes would be spared.
LA's Risky Location
- Living near nature's edge carries inherent risks, as seen in Los Angeles's location.
- The Santa Ana winds, with their hot, dry air and strong gusts, exacerbate wildfire dangers.
Flukish Weather Patterns
- Flukish weather patterns, like heavy rain followed by drought, create a tinderbox effect.
- This, coupled with 100 mph winds, makes wildfires both likely and incredibly difficult to fight.