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Americans Didn’t Buy Climate Narrative About Maui Fires, So Biden and Media Ready to Move On
Unless we draw the right lessons about what went wrong on Maui, we’ll continue to see similar catastrophes destroy other communities.
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It was refreshing to read a well balanced factual newspaper piece.Thanks. Here's a Link to the LA Times story for anyone that would find that useful:
Fateful decision in Maui: Firefighters left the scene, blaze began its deadly march unchallenged
They thought the grass fire was contained, but wind conditions were still extreme. Now the decision to pull firefighters away shortly before the Maui fire reignited has become a flashpoint, as questions mount over whether more could have been done to stave off the destruction.www.latimes.com
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A Side Note:
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The Department of Justice is seeking damages for one of the largest wildfires that's ever burned in Los Angeles County.
In a complaint filed on Friday, federal prosecutors allege the Bobcat Fire, which burned over 114,500 acres in 2020, was caused by the negligence of utility company Southern California Edison and its tree maintenance contractor, Utility Tree Service.
The lawsuit alleges the two companies failed to properly maintain trees that came into contact with powerlines.
Forest Service investigators determined the Bobcat Fire ignited on Sept. 6, 2020, within the Angeles National Forest when a tree came in contact with a power line owned by Southern California Edison and maintained by both the utility company and Utility Tree Service, according to the complaint.
The lawsuit alleges the two companies knew of the danger posed by the tree but "failed to take any action."
Justice Department sues utility company over 2020 Bobcat Fire
Federal prosecutors allege the Bobcat Fire was caused by the negligence of utility company Southern California Edison and its tree maintenance contractor.
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The Department of Justice is seeking damages for one of the largest wildfires that's ever burned in Los Angeles County.
In a complaint filed on Friday, federal prosecutors allege the Bobcat Fire, which burned over 114,500 acres in 2020, was caused by the negligence of utility company Southern California Edison and its tree maintenance contractor, Utility Tree Service.
The lawsuit alleges the two companies failed to properly maintain trees that came into contact with powerlines.
Forest Service investigators determined the Bobcat Fire ignited on Sept. 6, 2020, within the Angeles National Forest when a tree came in contact with a power line owned by Southern California Edison and maintained by both the utility company and Utility Tree Service, according to the complaint.
The lawsuit alleges the two companies knew of the danger posed by the tree but "failed to take any action."
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And now, Chile has lost 122 in fires...
The state forensic agency on Monday reported the toll stood at 122 dead, with only 32 of the victims identified. Boric had warned Sunday that the earlier death toll of 112 could rise "significantly."
Most of the deaths have been in Viña del Mar, a popular tourist spot known for its beaches and botanical gardens. The town's mayor, Macarena Ripamonti, told reporters on Sunday that "190 people are still missing" in the city.
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The state forensic agency on Monday reported the toll stood at 122 dead, with only 32 of the victims identified. Boric had warned Sunday that the earlier death toll of 112 could rise "significantly."
Most of the deaths have been in Viña del Mar, a popular tourist spot known for its beaches and botanical gardens. The town's mayor, Macarena Ripamonti, told reporters on Sunday that "190 people are still missing" in the city.
Chile wildfire death toll tops 120 as search continues for survivors around Valparaiso
The toll was almost sure to keep rising. Chile's president and a governor said they think some of the blazes could have been started on purpose.
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