By far the best (non political) commentary on the catastrophic Los Angeles fires has been this one by Keith Morrison for Dateline NBC Keith Morrison is one of the last remaining pros in TV news…

“The man behind the wildfire alert app that kept millions of Angelenos informed, was presented an award by Steve Guttenberg, who was also active in helping during the Palisades fire” hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-n…

Plans call for a 34-story building with 514 homes over retail la.urbanize.city/post/west-holl…

Due to recent rainfall and fire debris runoff, pollutants have entered the water, possibly containing toxic or carcinogenic chemicals. LA Public Health has declared an Ocean Water Closure for Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica which will remain in effect until further notice.

For over a decade, I’ve dedicated my life to protecting this city—drafting emergency plans, mapping structures, ensuring people know what to do when disaster strikes. After a relentless January, my wife and I returned to Malibu. We’ve walked this coastline countless times. But

A massive blaze tore through the 67-story Marina Pinnacle #TigerTower in Dubai Marina on 06.13.25 @ 9:30PM. *764 units *3,800+ evacuees *6-hour firefight High-rise communities should always maintain clear emergency procedures & ongoing training for all occupants. #MarinaFire

A deadly blaze tore through multiple residential blocks at #WangFukCourt in Tai Po on 11.26.25 @ 2:51PM. *At least 13 lives lost (including a 37-year-old firefighter) *15 injured Managers must facilitate fire safety trainings - staff & occupants must attend. #LAFireLifeSafety