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  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,589
    Was it climate change that gave firefighting equipment away to Ukraine? Did climate change not fill the reservoirs? What about diverting water to save a fish called smelt? Did climate change terminate good firefighters for not getting the jab? Did climate change cut $20 million from the firefighting budget? The list could go on and on, but this definitely has nothing to do with climate change.

    source citations from the assertions you are repeating.
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  • Merkin Baller
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    mickeyrat said:
    Was it climate change that gave firefighting equipment away to Ukraine? Did climate change not fill the reservoirs? What about diverting water to save a fish called smelt? Did climate change terminate good firefighters for not getting the jab? Did climate change cut $20 million from the firefighting budget? The list could go on and on, but this definitely has nothing to do with climate change.

    source citations from the assertions you are repeating.
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  • Kat
    Kat Posts: 4,968
    edited January 9
    mickeyrat said:
    and the insane narrative that this was the fault of newsome et al by some quarters is fiction within fiction from the minds of the grifter in chief....




    We will be seeing constant smears on Governor Newsom because of the coming 2028 elections; they believe he'll be running. It's pathetic that the tragedy is being used politically while people are suffering and dying. We'll be able to offer financial support to help people get back on their feet now and after this is over. 

    Let's remember how it's supposed to be, Americans helping each other during times of trouble. 


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  • Tim Simmons
    Tim Simmons Posts: 9,737
    a fish called smelt
    My favorite Python adjacent film.


  • Tim Simmons
    Tim Simmons Posts: 9,737
    edited January 9
    benjs said:
    As an aside, I’m so fucking tired of everything being relayed back to politics. Can people not just be decent and concerned for each other?

    This is a political forum and a republican voter engaged this community with absurd accusations, and now it’s another both sides wrong problem?

     It’s tremendously sad watching the news from California, but if we can’t engage independents during a climate tragedy, when can we? 

    We couldnt in NC, lost votes to those believing Biden spent the hurricane relief money on migrants and directing the hurricane towards republican voters, and as a result , we get more Trump and maybe Canada and Greenland.

    It wasn’t even close to being discussed during the recent campaign, because republicans are the master of making something absurd appear true..as their economic and environmental policies are destroying the planet, into a “both sides wrong” argument and the gop wins and convinces the likely new Canada PM to start mining more of their dirtiest oil on earth for us.

    Go ahead and vote out Trudeau, your economy is terrific and you couldn’t be helped by US, and drill more of that dirty oil. Great work from a country friendly to the earth!

    Biden passed a historic renewable energy bill, and now as a result of republican lying his VP lost, and it will likely be canceled by the incoming administration. Good thing we can’t discuss this when it matters most. Don’t want to insult the voters. Let the next tragedy keep happening,

    @shecky came on here making absurd political accusations about what causes wildfires and dems can’t even point out it’s absurd
    I think the real concern is that it immediately went to 10 and not a soft ratcheting up, despite still being in the immediacy of this the tragedy. There should definitely be pushback. You are correct, but also, people are tired too. And having it come from unserious, intellectually dishonest sources at the start of whats gonna be 4 years of this shit, I get how its exhausting.
  • Gern Blansten
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,287
    Was it climate change that gave firefighting equipment away to Ukraine? Did climate change not fill the reservoirs? What about diverting water to save a fish called smelt? Did climate change terminate good firefighters for not getting the jab? Did climate change cut $20 million from the firefighting budget? The list could go on and on, but this definitely has nothing to do with climate change.
    The reservoirs were full. Please educate yourself. It makes you look extremely ignorant to post stuff like this.
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    a fish called smelt
    My favorite Python adjacent film.


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  • Gern Blansten
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    yeah it's hard to feel bad for that piece of shit
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  • Kat
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    edited January 9
    Timeout while people get their heads in a better place. We're in the middle of a tragedy. Take the hate somewhere else.


    LA Times

    California
    Tiny burning embers flew miles, causing L.A. fire destruction on historic scale
    By Grace Toohey, Alex Wigglesworth and Rong-Gong Lin II
    Jan. 9, 2025 3 AM PT

    Santa Ana winds are infamous for driving fast-moving fires in Southern California, pushing embers well beyond a blaze’s boundary and into neighborhoods and across major roadways.

    But officials say the winds that fueled devastating fires in three parts of Los Angeles County were much more erratic and unpredictable than a typical dry offshore wind pattern — and struck areas unaccustomed to such events.

    Altadena, CA - January 08: Fire fighters work a fire during Eaton fire on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Altadena, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)
    California

    Firefighters continue to battle blazes as L.A. braces for more days of fire weather

    The life-threatening windstorm that prompted several days of dire warnings exploded into a crisis even worse than firefighters predicted, with embers flying an estimated two to three miles ahead of the established fire and in every direction.

    VIDEO | 02:51
    How untypical Santa Ana winds have made firefighting so much harder

    The extraordinary winds have created extreme fire behavior almost impossible to anticipate, confounding efforts to establish secure containment lines or utilize firefighting aircraft. They have also led to major structure losses, widespread evacuations and ongoing destruction.

    “Normally, under a sustained Santa Ana condition, we have fires that are long and narrow,” said Anthony Marrone, Los Angeles County Fire Chief. “However, with these erratic winds and this PDS, or particularly dangerous situation, the winds were constantly changing.”

    On top of typical long-range spotting during such an offshore wind event, ember casts were flying in several directions, sometimes switching course throughout the day, Marrone said. As much as the major wildfires were spreading seaward — as is typical during Santa Anas — the blazes were growing laterally, he said.

    “This was just different,” Marrone said.

    The Palisades fire, which sparked early Tuesday, has destroyed more than 1,000 structures in Pacific Palisades and has surged to more than 15,000 acres as of Wednesday afternoon. The Eaton fire sparked later in the day, but spread rapidly through Altadena and Pasadena, destroying at least 100 buildings as it exploded to over 10,000 acres. At least five people have died in the Eaton fire.

    ALTADENA, CA - JANUARY 8, 2025:A wind gust sends burning embers into the air fueling the Eaton after midnight as multiple homes burn on Wooldlyn Road on January 8, 2025 in Altadena, California. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
    California

    One of the most destructive firestorms in L.A. history kills 5, burns 2,000 buildings
    Jan. 9, 2025
    In Sylmar, the Hurst fire has grown to 700 acres.

    More than 65,000 people are under evacuation orders because of the three fires, and thousands more have been warned they could be next. All three fires have no containment, per fire officials.

    “This wildfire was the most chaotic winds I’ve experienced in 20 years,” Capt. Erik Scott, a Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson, said of the Palisades blaze. He said the 2018 Woolsey fire — which burned almost 100,000 acres in southeast Ventura County and Malibu, destroying 1,500 structures and killing three people — was the only fire in Southern California that saw winds anywhere close to those this week.

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    https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-09/burning-embers-flews-miles-brought-mass-destruction-across-l-a-county
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  • Kat
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    Jamie Lee Curtis Pledges $1 Million For Fire Relief
    Staff Writer  
    Posted on 9 January, 2025, 03:05 PM EST

    LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) — Actor Jamie Lee Curtis, star of films such as Halloween, True Lies, and Knives Out, announced that she and her family are pledging $1 million to help kickstart a fund supporting the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.

    Curtis, who was among the Angelenos forced to evacuate due to the encroaching fires, shared her planned donation via social media on Thursday.

    jamieleecurtis
    As the fire still rages on and @calfire @losangelesfiredepartment and all the available first responders and agencies involved in fighting fire and saving lives are still hard at work and neighbors and friends are banding together to save each other, my husband and I and our children have pledged $1 million from our Family Foundation to start a fund of support for our great city and state and the great people who live and love there. I'm in communication with Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass and Senator Schiff as to where those funds need to be directed for the most impact.


    more at
    https://celebrityaccess.com/2025/01/09/jamie-lee-curtis-pledges-1-million-for-fire-relief/


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  • Kat
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    Yahoo News
    Here's how you can help California wildfire victims
    Katie MatherReporter
    Thu, January 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM CST

    The Eaton Fire burns a structure Wednesday Jan 8 2025 in Altadena Calif AP PhotoEthan Swope
    The Eaton Fire burns in Altadena, Calif., on Jan. 8 (Ethan Swope/Associated Press)
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    As multiple wildfires continue to burn throughout the Los Angeles area, nearly 180,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes — many of them unsure if there would be a home for them to return to.

    As of Thursday afternoon, at least five people were killed and over 1,000 structures have been destroyed by the flames. Multiple states have sent hundreds of firefighters to join those in California who have spent days trying to control the fires.

    Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley on Thursday described the situation as “one of the most destructive natural disasters in the history of Los Angeles.”

    If you are following the news from afar and would like to help, here’s a list of organizations that are accepting donations on behalf of affected communities.

    American Red Cross

    The American Red Cross is working to provide shelter, food and mental health services. You can donate money online, or by calling (800) 733-2767 or texting “REDCROSS” to 90999. If you’re interested in volunteering with the organization, you can register online after the completion of a training session.

    Animal Wellness Foundation

    For residents with pets or who are responsible for farm animals, the Animal Wellness Foundation is raising money to help house and feed the pets that had to be left behind by owners who had to evacuate and couldn’t bring the animals with them. The organization is using an old veterinary hospital in Marina Del Rey to help keep the pets safe. You can donate to their fundraising efforts here. If you or someone you know are evacuating and can’t bring a pet, you can also find shelters that are still available for large or small animals here.

    Baby2Baby

    Baby2Baby announced on X that it is providing essentials like diapers, food, formula and hygiene products for any children and families who have lost their homes to the fires. To help Baby2Baby further, you can donate to their Disaster Relief and Emergency Response Program online.

    California Community Foundation

    The California Community Foundation has a Wildfire Recovery Fund that addresses the long-term impact of wildfires, such as helping rebuild homes, providing mental health support and financial aid and strengthening infrastructure to improve emergency response systems. You can donate to the fund online or by mailing a check to 717 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, Calif., 90012.

    California Fire Foundation

    The California Fire Foundation is supporting some of the thousands of firefighters and emergency personnel fighting the fires right now. You can donate to the group online.

    Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE)

    CORE has an emergency response team supplying hygiene kits, masks and protective gear to anyone who experiencing poor air quality because of the wildfires. You can donate to them here.

    Direct Relief

    Direct Relief is working with two Koreatown YMCA locations to help hand out free protective masks to any residents who may be negatively affected by the smoke. The Koreatown YMCA centers are not accepting any online donations, but are accepting physical donations — unopened food, clothing, blankets, emergency supplies — in person. Direct Relief set up a fund online that helps anyone affected by the wildfires and needs critical aid.

    GoFundMe

    Multiple individuals have set up GoFundMe pages for financial help in the wake of the wildfires and GoFundMe has organized a centralized online hub of all the verified fundraising pages. GoFundMe recommends people go through the verified accounts and choose who and how many accounts they want to help directly. GoFundMe also set up its own Wildfire Relief Fund, which has a goal of raising $300,000 that the organization aims to give to anyone affected by the fires. (GoFundMe’s 2024 Wildfire Relief Fund was issued to over 150 people and families dealing with wildfires in California, New Mexico, Texas and Colorado.)

    Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

    The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is accepting donations of food at its two distribution centers. If you are not based in Los Angeles, you can donate money to the food bank online.

    Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

    The foundation is seeking donations to help the Los Angeles Fire Department as they fight the wildfires, including providing them with emergency shelters and necessary tools like hydration backpacks and brush tools. You can donate here.

    Salvation Army

    The Southern California division of the Salvation Army is working to provide free food, necessities and shelter to any evacuees and first responders. You can donate specifically to the Southern California Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Fund online.

    Pasadena Humane

    Pasadena Humane animal control officers have been helping with pet and animal evacuations, as well as working at shelters where left-behind pets are being kept after owners evacuated. The group announced they had taken in over 300 animals as of Wednesday afternoon. Pasadena Humane is accepting in-person donations for the pets and monetary donations online.

    World Central Kitchen

    World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is in Southern California to help distribute food and meals to anyone who needs them. You can donate to help them cook and provide nourishing meals online.

    United Way of Greater Los Angeles

    The United Way said it is focusing on longer-term recovery efforts to support people affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles. You can support their efforts by donating here.

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/heres-how-you-can-help-california-wildfire-victims-210001433.html
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  • Kat
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    LA Times UPDATED  20 minutes ago

    10 dead, more than 9,000 structures damaged or destroyed in L.A. fires; windy weather continues

    Ten people have died and more than 9,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed. Experts say L.A. is not out of danger yet and the fires may be the costliest wildfire disaster in U.S. history.

    Lot showing burned down homes and cars from a wildfire in a neighborhood against a smoky but blue sky
    Homes and cars along West Manor Street were destroyed by the Eaton fire in Altadena.
     
    (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)

    Firefighters continued to battle multiple major wildfires. Much of Los Angeles County remains under a red flag warning through Friday night.

    Palisades fire
    Burned 19,978 acres and numerous homes, businesses and landmarks in Pacific Palisades and westward along Pacific Coast Highway, toward Malibu. As of 5 a.m. Friday morning, the fire was 6% contained, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

    Eaton fire
    Burned 13,956 acres and many structures in Altadena and Pasadena. Additional evacuation orders were mandated Thursday afternoon when fire climbed toward Mt. Wilson. Other mandatory evacuations were lifted as city officials notified residents in Glenoaks Canyon and Chevy Chase Canyon that it was safe to return to their homes. Gov. Gavin Newsom posted on X on Friday morning that the fire was 3% contained as of 7:30 a.m.

    Kenneth fire
    Burned 960 acres near the border of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.As of 6 a.m. Friday morning, the fire was 35% contained, according to Cal Fire. All evacuation warnings have been lifted for the fire.

    Sunset fire
    Burned 60 acres and triggered mandatory evacuation orders in Hollywood and the Hollywood Hills. The Los Angeles Fire Department lifted evacuation orders Thursday morning.

    Hurst fire
    Burned 771 acres in the area around Sylmar. Evacuation orders have been lifted. As of 8 p.m. Thursday night the fire was 37% contained, according to Cal Fire.

    Lidia fire
    Burned 394 acres in Acton and is 75% contained, according to Cal Fire.

    https://www.latimes.com/california/live/pacific-palisades-fire-updates-los-angeles

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  • Kat
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    edited January 10
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    Support Southern California Wildfire Victims
    World Central Kitchen (WCK) is in Southern California supporting first responders and families impacted by devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. WCK teams have mobilized across the region, alongside its network of restaurant and food truck partners, to provide nourishing meals to anyone in need. 
    Founded by Chef José Andrés, WCK is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises. To date, WCK has served more than 450 million meals around the world. 
    Join Vitalogy Foundation in helping WCK teams keep cooking for people impacted by the fires by supporting their work.


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  • Kat
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    Firefighters battling LA fires make some progress, but harsh winds threaten gains

    Updated January 10, 20251:46 PM ET 
    Homes burned in the Palisade fire smolder near the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on Thursday Swaths of the United States second-largest city lay in ruins with smoke blanketing the sky and an acrid smell pervading almost every building

    Homes burned in the Palisade fire smolder near the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on Thursday. Swaths of the United States' second-largest city lay in ruins, with smoke blanketing the sky and an acrid smell pervading almost every building.

    Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images

    This is a developing story. For the latest local updates head to LAist.com and sign up for breaking news alerts.


    California firefighters have begun to see some progress against the wildfires that are raging for a fourth day. At the same time, those gains continue to be threatened as powerful, dry winds ignite and intensify flames, and LA officials said they were trying to find out why emergency alerts were sent in error to millions of residents.

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    While there's been considerable progressing in containing the Hurst and Lidia fires, the two largest infernos — the Palisades and Eaton fires — persist with little to no signs of waning, according to city officials. On Thursday night, a new blaze erupted in West Hills, destroying over 1,000 acres within hours.

    What you need to know

    more at
    https://www.npr.org/2025/01/10/g-s1-41873/la-fires-los-angeles-palisades-eaton-hurst-california
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  • Kat
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    L.A. shaken by mass evacuations in Brentwood, Encino as winds keep fire danger high this weekend

    Thirteen deaths have been confirmed and more than 12,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed. Firefighters made more progress on containing the Eaton and Palisades fires overnight, but winds will continue to be a factor throughout the weekend.

    A firefighter stands guard at a home as the Palisades fire spreads towards Encino on  Jan 11 2025 in Los Angeles
    A firefighter stands guard at a home as the Palisades fire spreads towards Encino on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.
     
    (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

    Firefighters continued to battle multiple major wildfires. The red flag fire weather warning for Los Angeles County ended earlier Friday.

    Palisades fire
    Burned 21,596 acres and numerous homes, businesses and landmarks in Pacific Palisades and westward along Pacific Coast Highway, toward Malibu. As of 8 a.m. Saturday morning, the fire was 11% contained.

    On Friday night, officials upgraded an evacuation warning to a mandatory order from Sunset Boulevard north to Encino Reservoir, from the 405 Freeway west to Mandeville Canyon.

    New evacuation warnings were issued for areas to the east of the 405 Freeway, north of West Sunset Boulevard and south of Mulholland Drive, along with areas south of Ventura Boulevard and east of Louise Avenue in Encino.

    Eaton fire
    Burned 14,117 acres and many structures in Altadena and Pasadena. Additional evacuation orders were mandated Thursday afternoon when fire climbed toward Mt. Wilson. Other mandatory evacuations were lifted as city officials notified residents in Glenoaks Canyon and Chevy Chase Canyon that it was safe to return to their homes. As of 8 a.m. Saturday morning, the fire was 15 % contained, on Friday, it was only at 3%.

    Kenneth fire
    Burned 1,052 acres near the border of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. As of 8 a.m. Saturday morning, the fire was 80% contained, according to Cal Fire. All evacuation warnings have been lifted for the fire.

    Hurst fire
    Burned 779 acres in the area around Sylmar. Evacuation orders have been lifted. As of 8 a.m. Saturday, the fire was 76% contained, according to Cal Fire.

    more at

    https://www.latimes.com/california/live/2025-01-10/fire-los-angeles-california-eaton-palisades-updates

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  • Kat
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    UPDATED  51 minutes ago

    Live updates: Increasing winds bring potential for ‘explosive fire growth’ across L.A. County this week

    There have been at least 25 deaths and more than 12,000 structures damaged or destroyed in L.A. area fires. Firefighters are bracing for several days of winds that could hamper efforts to contain the firestorm.

    By Los Angeles Times Staff
    Image of the remains of Marquez Charter Elementary School in Pacific Palisades
    The remains of Marquez Charter Elementary School in Pacific Palisades.
     
    (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

    Firefighters continued to battle multiple major wildfires. A red flag warning issued Saturday evening starting at 6 p.m. has been extended to Wednesday night, as well as a fire watch warning.

    Palisades fire

    Burned 23,713 acres and numerous homes, businesses and landmarks in Pacific Palisades and westward along Pacific Coast Highway, toward Malibu. As of Monday morning, the fire was 14% contained, up from 11% early Sunday.

    Many parts of Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Santa Monica, Calabasas, Brentwood and Encino are under evacuation orders or warnings. More than 12,000 structures remain threatened. Officials estimate that more than 5,300 structures, including many homes, have been damaged or destroyed.

    Eaton fire

    Burned 14,117 acres and many structures in Altadena and Pasadena. As of Monday morning, the fire was 33% contained, up from 27% early Sunday. Officials say 7,000 structures have been damaged in the fire.

    Hurst fire

    Burned 779 acres in the area around Sylmar. Evacuation orders have been lifted. As of 5 a.m. Monday, the fire was 89% contained, according to Cal Fire.

    https://www.latimes.com/california/live/2025-01-13/fire-los-angeles-california-eaton-palisades-updates


    Weather service issues its most severe fire warning for L.A. as winds pick up

    Embers fly into the air above a burning building
    Wind gusts sends burning embers into the air amid the Eaton fire in Altadena on Wednesday.
     
    Jan. 13, 2025 5:25 AM PT
    The most serious red flag fire weather warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for swaths of Los Angeles and Ventura counties starting before dawn Tuesday, underlining the continuing threat in a region weary after nearly a week of firestorms.

    The ominous “particularly dangerous situation” warning was first issued by the local National Weather Service office in October 2020, and then in December 2020 — and then not again until 2024.

    Issuing this warning “is one of the loudest ways that we can shout,” said Rose Schoenfeld, a National Weather Service meteorologist.

    “This is a continued extreme fire weather and wind scenario,” Schoenfeld said. Gusts could range from 45 mph to 70 mph, and the air will be quite dry, especially Tuesday, with relative humidity as low as 5%. There will be a higher risk of power outages, rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior, with fires able to travel swiftly as embers fly at high speeds.

    “Do NOT do anything that could spark a fire,” the weather service said. The particularly dangerous situation warning was set to go into effect at 4 a.m. Tuesday and continue through noon Wednesday.

    more at

    https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-13/particularly-dangerous-situation-red-flag-fire-weather-warning-issued-for-l-a-ventura-counties



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  • Kat
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    Ultimate Classic Rock

    Primus Guitarist’s Home Destroyed in Los Angeles Wildfire

    Published: January 10, 2025
    Jason Squires, Getty Images

    Primus guitarist Larry “Ler” LaLonde is among the Southern California residents who have lost their homes due to devastating wildfires.

    In a post to Instagram, Les Claypool, Primus’ bassist and frontman, shared the tragic news.

    “All that is left of our good friend Ler Lalonde’s home,” Claypool wrote, his message accompanying a picture of a totally eviscerated house, with only a chimney remaining. “When Mother Nature gets up on her hind legs, it can be brutal. My heart hurts for him and his family.”

    LaLonde has been a member of Primus since 1989 and has contributed to each of the band’s nine studio albums during his tenure. In a separate post, the guitarist’s wife, Shane, posted video of the family’s destroyed neighborhood.

    READ MORE: California Fires: Rockers Share Photos and Safety Updates

    “Our home is gone, and so are the homes of every one of our friends and neighbors. I am still in shock, not quite sure what just happened,” she wrote in part. “We lost everything. It doesn’t sink in easily that you have nothing…. It’s still sinking in minute by minute. I know we are safe and yes I am grateful, but I can’t even begin to be close to grace yet as I can’t even comprehend this yet. Not just the things, but our town, our community. We all no longer have a home, a neighborhood, a school, a community. I am gutted to the core.”

    Other musicians affected by the devastating fires include Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk, Anthrax's Scott Ian and Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan, all of whom posted messages to their fans saying that they had to evacuate.

    https://www.instagram.com/lasunset/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=dc135e90-0a98-4a60-af7f-5a7063e16c26

    https://www.instagram.com/lesclaypool/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=87006b07-351a-4ef0-8a35-4bd73da04919

    https://ultimateclassicrock.com/primus-guitarist-home-los-angeles-wildfire/



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  • Kat
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    Sony To Donate $5 Million To Support L.A. Fire Recovery
    Staff Writer 
    Posted on 14 January, 2025, 02:52 PM EST

    LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) — Sony Group Corporation, the parent of Sony Music Group, announced plans to donate $5 million to support emergency relief and rebuilding efforts assisting the resident of Greater Los Angeles recover from the ongoing wildfires that are plaguing the region.

    According to Sony, the donation will be allocated to relief organizations supporting first responders, community relief and rebuilding efforts and employee assistance programs.

    Kenichiro Yoshida, Chairman and CEO, Sony Group Corporation and Hiroki Totoki, President, COO and CFO, Sony Group Corporation commented: “Los Angeles has been the home of our entertainment business for more than 35 years. Through our many thousands of employees, partners and friends based there, our roots run deep in this community. We will continue work with our local business leadership to determine how best Sony Group can support relief and recovery efforts in the days ahead. Our thoughts go out to those who are impacted by this devastating situation.”

    Additionally, Sony joined Warner Music and Universal in canceling events around the 67th Grammy Awards, which are still scheduled to take place on February 2nd.

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