• Why is Los Angeles on fire?

  • Jan 10 2025
  • Length: 18 mins
  • Podcast

Why is Los Angeles on fire?

  • Summary

  • The fires burning through Los Angeles now are already the worst in the history of California, a state known for its wildfires. Thousands have lost their homes, and nearly 180,000 have been forced to evacuate. What is it like to be in the city on fire?

    In this episode:

    • Manuel Rápalo (@Manuel_Rapalo), Journalist, Los Angeles

    • Mona Holmes (@monaeats), Eater LA reporter

    Episode credits:

    This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, Chloe K. Li and Tamara Khandaker with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, and our host, Malika Bilal.

    Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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