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Sitcom Set in Wildfire Zone Sparks Local Outrage

9/6/2025

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A CBS sitcom by Kenya Barris and Mike Epps faces criticism for its setting in wildfire-affected Altadena, California.
The show centers on two brothers living with their grandmother's caretaker after a failed property sale.
The January Eaton fire resulted in 19 fatalities and over 9,000 destroyed structures, complicating recovery efforts.
Locals express outrage over using tragedy for comedy, while some seek a balance of humor and sensitivity.
Supervisor Kathryn Barger acknowledges constituents' hurt feelings regarding the show's premise.

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Story summary

A CBS sitcom by Kenya Barris and Mike Epps faces criticism for its setting in wildfire-affected Altadena, California.
The show centers on two brothers living with their grandmother's caretaker after a failed property sale.
The January Eaton fire resulted in 19 fatalities and over 9,000 destroyed structures, complicating recovery efforts.
Locals express outrage over using tragedy for comedy, while some seek a balance of humor and sensitivity.
Supervisor Kathryn Barger acknowledges constituents' hurt feelings regarding the show's premise.