The flames ripping through parts of Los Angeles and neighboring counties have been an unprecedented disaster, and persistent Santa Ana winds threaten to keep the smoke and horror going. At least 24 people have died and more than 40,
The beach city of Malibu was one of the areas decimated by the wave of wildfires that swept through Los Angeles County. Thousands raced away from their homes and businesses as the fire advanced. In the chaos, many were left with no choice but to leave their animals at the mercy of the flames.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for expedited aid with no “strings attached” multiple times. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he “won’t commit” to providing aid without conditions to the flame-engulfed region of Los Angeles County.
President Donald Trump will visit southern California this week amid looming winds and threats of new flames with tens of thousands of acres torched and buildings destroyed, according to reports.
Historian Victor Davis Hanson predicts an impending cultural shift in California, as the fires in Los Angeles have impacted liberal residents who may be changing their tune on politics.