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LA Wildfires Surge: Wealthy Turn to Private Security
2/10/2025
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Story summary
- In January 2025, Los Angeles faced devastating wildfires intensified by climate change, with human actions increasing the risk by 35%. In response, the California Department of Forestry is revising fire hazard maps to enforce stricter regulations. As chaos unfolds, wealthy residents are turning to private security for protection against looters, highlighting the growing divide in safety and security.
