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There’s going to be firefighters that die because of [federal cuts], there will be communities that burn.
– Steve Gutierrez, labor relations representative with the National Federation of Federal Employees
Trump’s cuts to federal wildfire crews could have ‘scary’ consequences • Stateline
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — President Donald Trump’s moves to slash the federal workforce have gutted the ranks of wildland firefighters and support personnel, fire professionals warn, leaving communities to face deadly consequences when big blazes arrive this summer. “There’s going to be firefighters that die because of this, there will be communities that burn,” said Steve […]
stateline.org
How Better Water Systems Can Help Cities Survive the Next Firestorms
As wildfires grow more frequent and intense with climate change, and become a greater threat to cities, water utilities are reckoning with the reality that they must build back better.
timesofsandiego.com
When Fires Rage, Millions Turn to Watch Duty. Meet the Guy Who Made It
Watch Duty proved indispensable during the recent LA wildfires. John Mills, the app’s creator, wants it to be the one place to go for tracking disasters. He just needs all the data to do it.
www.wired.com
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Fighting a massive and rapidly spreading wildfire from the air is a truly mind boggling logistical effort. I used flight data from FlightAware, and wildfire… | 24 comments on LinkedIn
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‘We Are Living In A New Reality.’ CA Expands High Fire Hazard Zones
The number of California acres mapped into higher “fire hazard severity zones” is doubling. Stricter fire safety building codes will follow.
patch.com
What the homes that survived the L.A. fires reveal
The few structures still standing in Altadena and Pacific Palisades may offer clues on making homes more resistant to wildfire.
www.washingtonpost.com
‘Built to burn.’ L.A. let hillside homes multiply without learning from past mistakes
Los Angeles County keeps building in hillsides and canyons even as the fire risk worsens. For a century, the lure of development in natural surroundings has won out.
www.latimes.com
Opinion: Region Needs Sensible Housing Density to Reduce Rising Threat of Fires
Our urgent need for more housing should be focused on how to build without increasing fire risks as the climate changes.
timesofsandiego.com
Gloria ‘exploring options’ after surprise City Council vote seeking repeal of landmark housing program
The San Diego City Council was meant to discuss repealing a footnote in the city’s Land Development Code. But its final vote also targeted an unrelated housing program.
www.kpbs.org
Opinion: San Diego Taking Big Risks with High-Density Housing in Fire Zones
The city is forging ahead with high-density housing plans while neglecting brush management and the creation of safe evacuation routes, putting the residents of University City and other neighborhoods at high risk.
timesofsandiego.com
32% of homes permitted between 2021 and 2023 in San Diego are in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones
The city says it must balance wildfire and climate concerns with the need for more housing to address the cost of living in San Diego
www.10news.com
Why California keeps putting homes where fires burn
LA fires expose California’s difficult road to navigate between disaster risk and solving the state’s housing crisis.
calmatters.org
Meeting in Clairemont to Propose Emergency Moratorium on Construction Projects in Very High Fire Hazard Zones — Tuesday, Jan.28
At a community meeting tonight in Clairemont tonight, Jan. 28, a proposal will be made that calls for an emergency moratorium on all infill construction projects in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Z…
obrag.org