LIVE THREAD>>> California Wild Fires

[mystery-ak]

Nick Sortor
@nicksortor
There’s a reason the White House didn’t allow him to be mic’d up.

[DCPatriot]

Nick Sortor
@nicksortor
There’s a reason the White House didn’t allow him to be mic’d up.

President Trump had a 70 minute press conference yesterday with the media

'President' Biden hasn't spent 70 minutes answering questions...TOTAL in his whole term as POTUS.

[mystery-ak]

Like I said..he doesn't know where he is

https://twitter.com/_johnnymaga/status/1877078361165426897

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1877053020405412042

Gunther Eagleman™
@GuntherEagleman
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1h
This is what a Democrat super majority delivers to its constituents.

Absolutely heartbreaking.

[mountaineer]

I was watching this on Fox..I really don't think Pops knew where he was....

Who am I? Where am I? And who is this greaseball standing next to me?

[mountaineer]

This app shows where all the fires are - and there are a lot of them.
https://app.watchduty.org/i/40443

Also on X: @LAFireAlerts

[libertybele]

This app shows where all the fires are - and there are a lot of them.
https://app.watchduty.org/i/40443

Also on X: @LAFireAlerts

Unbelievable ... so many fires and with the winds ... 

[libertybele]

Like I said..he doesn't know where he is

https://twitter.com/_johnnymaga/status/1877078361165426897

He's pretty oblivious to his whereabouts. In fact he looks completely out of it.   12 more days.

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/tracybeanz/status/1877019801828143332

[240B]

Trump Vindicated After Video Resurfaces, Proves Him Right

Trending Politics News
By Chris Powell
January 8, 2025

As wildfires ravage Los Angeles County, leaving residents scrambling for safety, a resurfaced video of Donald Trump discussing California’s fire management policies has gone viral. The clip, taken from the former president’s appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast three months ago, showcases Trump’s stern criticism of California’s environmental policies and lack of forest maintenance. With three major wildfires burning out of control and zero percent containment, Trump’s remarks are being viewed in a new light.

In the podcast, Trump delved into California’s refusal to build water reservoirs and manage its forests, which he argued were key factors in preventing catastrophic wildfires. “They said, ‘We have no water,’” Trump said. “I said, do you have a drought? ‘No, we don’t have a drought.’ I said, why do you have no water? ‘Because the water isn’t allowed to flow down.’ It’s got a natural flow from Canada all the way up north, more water than they could ever use. And in order to protect a tiny little fish, the water up north gets routed into the Pacific Ocean. Millions and millions of gallons of water gets poured.”

Trump’s comments highlight a long-standing frustration with environmental regulations aimed at protecting the delta smelt, a small fish native to California’s waterways. “I could have water for all of that land, water for your forests,” he said. “You know your forests are dry as a bone.” He went on to explain how simple maintenance measures, like clearing deadfall and raking leaves, could save billions in fire damage each year.

(more)
https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/trump-vindicated-after-video-resurfaces-proves-him-right-mace/

[mystery-ak]

Pentagon deploys Navy helicopters to California wildfires, but stresses high winds deterring efforts

The U.S. Department of Defense is deploying ten Navy helicopters with water delivery buckets to help suppress wildfires raging across southern California.

At a press conference Wednesday afternoon, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said the 10 Navy helicopters come in addition to the California National Guard and the Nevada Nation Guard each readying an additional two "modular air fighting system units."

The Navy's helicopters with watery delivery buckets will "immediately assist with aerial suppression," Singh said, though adding that high winds were a deterrent.

"It's a matter of also, can those assets get in the air? And right now, I mean, Cal Fire is - has some of the best capabilities and equipment to fight fires in California," Singh said. "We can search assets, and, and the president has directed this department to bolster whatever California needs. But we have to work with California and right now, we can't even get assets up in the air because the fires are so bad and because the winds are so bad."

At President Biden's direction, the DoD "will provide additional firefighting personnel and capabilities," Singh said. "The federal government is working closely with the National Guard, which is deployed under the governor's state of emergency declaration."
Posted by Danielle Wallace

[mystery-ak]

Raging winds caught on camera as wildfires continue to ravage California

High winds are driving at least three major fires sweeping through Los Angeles.

Video shows the winds whipping over a roadway, pushing flames toward homes and businesses.

Ash and smoke can be seen in the video blowing in the overnight winds.

A fourth fire was reported in Acton Wednesday afternoon, according to the Angeles National Forest.

Authorities said they are fighting a brush fire off Soledad Canyon Road in Acton.

Acton is due north of downtown Los Angeles.

The Palisades fire is burning to the west of the city, the Hurst fire is burning to the north west and the Eaton fire is burning to the west.
Posted by Lorraine Taylor

[libertybele]

LA Times owner blames mayor for cutting fire department budget ahead of wildfires

Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Pat Soon-Shiong reminded followers how "competence matters" regarding LA mayor Karen Bass during the ongoing Pacific Palisades fires.

As wildfires continued to rage across Los Angeles County on Wednesday, Soon-Shiong directed his X followers to his paper for live updates on the situation while appearing to criticize Bass’s handling of the city before the crisis.

"Our hearts go out to those who have lost their homes and are seeking shelter. Fires in LA are sadly no surprise, yet the Mayor cut LA Fire Department’s budget by $23M. And reports of empty fire hydrants raise serious questions. Competence matters…Follow @latimes for live coverage in partnership with @Spectrum. The live camera view coverage will give our readers a real time view of the fires and the stream is open to all Angelenos. Stay safe," Soon-Shiong wrote.............

https://www.foxnews.com/media/la-times-owner-blames-mayor-cutting-fire-department-budget-ahead-wildfires-competence-matters

[libertybele]

FAST FACTS

Six wildfires are burning in Los Angeles County, including the Pacific Palisades and Sylmar neighborhoods of Los Angeles and another near the City of Pasadena.

The Palisades Fire, the Eaton Fire, the Hurst Fire, the Olivas Fire, the Lidia Fire and the Woodley Fire are all raging as of Wednesday, according to CAL FIRE.

The fires are zero percent contained, officials say

More than 70,000 residents are under evacuation orders as the LA area wildfires threaten at least 28,000 structures.

More than 3 million were without power in Los Angeles County by Wednesday afternoon, according to Southern California Edison (SCE).

The fires are being pushed by Santa Ana winds from the east, and officials warn the worst is yet to come.

https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/fires-rage-across-los-angeles-county-forcing-thousands-to-evacuate-their-homes

[mountaineer]

LA Times owner blames mayor for cutting fire department budget ahead of wildfires

I thought this guy was one of the worst of the leftwing propagandists. Maybe I'm wrong. 

[Cyber Liberty]

I thought this guy was one of the worst of the leftwing propagandists. Maybe I'm wrong. 

No, you were right...he is a raging leftist.  Sometimes they are forced to admit things.  I expect his apology for saying this is just a couple of days away.

[PeteS in CA]

In the real world, Federal courts have mandated a certain level of water flow into the Delta from the Sacramento River. In that same real world, the 8th largest reservoir in the US, Lake Shasta on the Sacramento River, is at 96.6% of "full pool", https://www.lakelevels.info/USA/California/ . Lake Oroville, CA's second largest reservoir, on the Feather River, a tributary of the Sacramento, is at about 92%. Folsom Lake on the American River is at 85.5%. As can be seen on the chart several reservoirs are above "full pool". The list is very incomplete, BTW. I could name half a dozen or more reservoirs not on the list.

California is only lacking in reservoirs in the sense that the enviros have succeeded in blocking more over the past few decades, though a very large one is planned for, IIRC, the end of this decade. The other problem, besides the enviros, is that suitable creeks/rivers and and sites for dams and valleys for the lakes are no longer plentiful.

[mountaineer]

Here is President Trump three months ago on the famous Joe Rogan episode talking about how California refuses to build water reservoirs and manage their forests to prevent wildfires.

https://twitter.com/greg_price11/status/1877055198604017790

[mountaineer]

The Woke LGBTQ Fire Brigade - or Ladies' Night in West Hollywood - who couldn't fight a fire if their lives depended upon it.


This is the fire chief, assistant chief, and training commander in Los Angeles Fire Department:

[rustynail]

FEMA there yet?

[Elderberry]

Alex Jones
@RealAlexJones
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BREAKING: Iconic Actor James Woods Confirms Home Owner Insurance Policies Were Canceled In Masse Months Before The Massive Palisades, LA Neighborhood Was Destroyed By The Historic Firestorm

» WATCH/SHARE THE LIVE X STREAM HERE:
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https://twitter.com/RealAlexJones/status/1877104402516893719

[Wingnut]

The Woke LGBTQ Fire Brigade - or Ladies' Night in West Hollywood - who couldn't fight a fire if their lives depended upon it.


This is the fire chief, assistant chief, and training commander in Los Angeles Fire Department:

WTH is the one on the right?  What training?  Hose control? Hydrant flushing?

[mountaineer]

A California assemblyman writes on X:

Bill Essayli
@billessayli
For everyone saying this is not a time for blame, this is exactly the moment that the people who have been responsible for the mismanagement of California's fire policies be held accountable.

Our governor has been obsessed with holding a special session to "Trump-proof" CA, when he should be focused on FIRE-PROOFING our communities.

Here are a few hard facts about the democrat-run state's failures to address fire prevention:

In the 1950s the average timber harvest in California was around 6.0 billion board feet per year. Today, that number has dropped to ~1.5 billion board feet per year.

California’s forests, which cover a third of the state, are now choked with nearly 163 million dead trees.  https://t.co/XpYq1Sk7AL

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other regulatory policies limit the ability of local government and fire management services to clear dead trees and vegetation. (This is a big deal and prevents much of the controlled burns we desperately need.)

Multiple bills, including AB 2330, AB 1951, and AB 2639 were rejected by the democrat-controlled Legislature or vetoed by the Governor that would have exempted wildfire prevention projects from CEQA and other permitting issues.

Other legislation, including SB 1003, would have provided CEQA exemptions for utility undergrounding projects, as power lines that are not adequately cleared of debris present major wildfire risks. These bills also failed to reach the Governor’s desk. The Link Between Power Lines and Wildfires

California has prioritized “suppression-only” strategies and failed to remove accumulated vegetation, leading to denser forests with increased fuel loads – our forests have become tinderboxes, leading to devastating outcomes when a fire starts. Fixing California: Forest Management

Bottom line: many of the wild fires CA experienced could have been prevented or significantly mitigated with better management, policies, and funding. This is a time for accountability and, more importantly, change in how we approach fire policy. Many of the rejected proposals were brought by Republicans, and I suspect they were rejected for that reason. There is only one political party to blame for CA's failures.
2:50 PM · Jan 8, 2025

[mountaineer]

FEMA there yet?

Not until they can book a thousand rooms at luxury hotels in the area.

[mystery-ak]

James Woods Calls Out LA Fire Chief Prioritizing DEI: ‘She Had Too Much on Her Plate Promoting Diversity’

Actor James Woods joined the growing chorus of public criticism against Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley for her handling of the out-of-control wildfires in Pacific Palisades and other portions of the county, noting her stated priority of promoting DEI within the department.

https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2025/01/08/james-woods-calls-out-la-fire-chief-prioritizing-dei-she-had-too-much-on-her-plate-promoting-diversity/