A week after fires broke out in the Los Angeles area, Californians are grappling with the widespread destruction. They’re also seeking answers from their leaders about why so much has been lost. Mike Baker and Christopher Flavelle, who have been covering the fires, discuss the authorities’ response and whether some of the devastation could have been avoided.
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Wildfires ravage Southern California for a seventh straight day, residents are seeking answers about why so much has been lost and whether their government could have done more to protect them.
Today, my colleagues Mike Baker and Chris Flavell on the response so far and whether some of the devastation could have been avoided.
It's Tuesday, January 14th.
I'm right here.
I need a little water.
In the days since the fire started, a bleak picture has emerged of the extent of the damage they caused.
My family and I just lost our home here that we grew up in.
It's very, very hard.
It's hard not to cry.
As you can see, there's nothing left.