You're listening to the Briefing, first broadcast on the 9th of January, 2025 on Monocle Radio.
Hello there and a warm welcome to the Briefing, broadcasting live from Studio one here at Midori House in London.
I'm Emma Nelson.
And coming up in the next 30.
Minutes, we're going to continue to work.
Hard to that we save people, lives and property.
An evacuation order is issued for Hollywood as thousands of acres are consumed by fire around Los Angeles.
We'll hear the latest and examine the authorities reactions.
Also coming up, I must have started.
Collecting maybe 15 minutes out of my mother's womb.
We'll find out about an auction selling off the belongings of the style and design legend Iris Apfel.
We'll discover why the miniature gin in your hotel minibar may soon be replaced by a vitamin shot.
And will explore Tibet's tourism industry too.
That's all coming up right here on the Briefing with me, Emma Nelson.
Let's begin straight away with an update on the fires engulfing several areas around Los Angeles.
Many of them have still not been brought under control.
Monocle's executive editor Chris Lord joins me now.
Welcome, Chris.
Good to be with you.
You've only just returned from being the sort of the lady bureau chief a couple less than a month ago.