Edward Kelly, president of the IAFF, expressed his horror at the wildfire destruction in Los Angeles, noting thousands of homes were reduced to ashes. The fires, fueled by hurricane-force winds, claimed at least 25 lives and destroyed over 12,000 structures, igniting a debate on firefighting preparedness and resource allocation. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley felt her department was inadequately supported, while experts warned that merely adding resources won't suffice as climate change exacerbates wildfire challenges. A shift in strategy toward preventative measures is crucial, as the traditional reactive model is proving ineffective and costly.
The level of devastation is apocalyptic, he said. Propelled by hurricane-force winds, the flames that tore through Los Angeles earlier this month left little more than ashes.
Our current dominant model is to invest in reactive wildfire suppression, and the costs are just soaring, said Timothy Ingalsbee, co-founder and executive director of Firefighters United for Safety, Ethics and Ecology.
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