Palisades Fire and City Negligence

The Palisades Fire destroyed properties due to lack of brush clearance and water in hydrants. The LAFD is sending notices to property owners to clear their own brush despite the fire damage. City negligence and lack of inspections were blamed for the fire.

Trump administration raises logging quotas in national forests

The Trump administration has raised logging quotas by 25% in America's national forests to increase timber production and prevent fires. Environmental groups criticized the move, while the logging industry welcomed it.

California Wildfires and Climate Change

Sen. Bernie Sanders blames California wildfires on climate change, President-elect Donald Trump blames Democrat officials and regulations, Elon Musk criticizes government regulations, reports suggest fireworks may have caused the fire, multiple fires are currently zero percent contained.

The Smokey Bear Symbol

The famous symbol of fire prevention turns 80, but fire ecologists say that his message is outdated.

Smokey the Bear: A Symbol of Fire Prevention

Smokey the bear cub was flown from Santa Fe to Washington National Zoo in 1950, and his message of preventing wildfires remains relevant today amidst increasing human-caused fires. The iconic public service announcement has evolved over the years to emphasize fire prevention and good fire practices.