"The book Firestorm: The Great Los Angeles Fires and America's New Age of Disaster provides a detailed look at how the fires unfolded, the emergency efforts and the political response. Soboroff, who grew up in the area, describes seeing the charred remains of his own childhood home while misinformation from Donald Trump, Elon Musk and other powerful figures was "pouring rhetorical fuel on the flames of the very real fire.""
"One year ago today, the historic Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire started in Los Angeles, California, burning a massive path of destruction through the region. More than 30 people died, over 100,000 displaced. Some 16,000 buildings and homes were destroyed. As the fires burned, then- MSNBC correspondent Jacob Soboroff was on the ground reporting about the neighborhood where he grew up. This is an excerpt from a report he filed after discovering the home he was born in had burned down."
Fires in Los Angeles one year ago razed entire neighborhoods, killed about 30 people, and displaced more than 100,000 residents. Approximately 16,000 buildings and homes were destroyed, leaving widespread homelessness and loss of personal property. Emergency responses included large-scale evacuations and on-the-ground reporting amid chaotic conditions. Misinformation from prominent public figures circulated during the crisis, intensifying confusion and harm. Recovery faces obstacles including rent gouging, land speculation, and insurance complications that could make rebuilding unaffordable for working people. Personal losses included charred childhood homes and disrupted communities.
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