Recent wildfires in Los Angeles, particularly in wealthy neighborhoods like the Pacific Palisades, reveal the universal risk that fires pose to all residents, including celebrities. While reports of celebrity evacuations gained attention, it showcased a more significant reality—wildfires, exacerbated by climate change, leave no one untouched. The devastation underscores social inequalities, especially in evacuation routes and recovery resources among different neighborhoods. Ultimately, the wildfires are a stark reminder of the growing frequency of such extreme weather events and their broader implications for Southern California life.
The wildfires can be understood as equalizing... an ember doesn't choose its path based on property value or paparazzi presence, underscoring a universal threat.
In Southern California, sights as common as a crowded freeway help explain why wildfires have become a universal threat—and why some Angelenos are less equipped than others.
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