Torched by Jonathan Vigliotti

The city’s failure to prepare ahead of the fire weather, lefts millions caught off-guard. That, coupled with a failure to evacuate, proved deadly. At least 30 people were killed in the LA Fires, including Mark Shterenberg. #Palisades #palisadesfire

help did not come. Many pets died where they were left. Torched is available for pre-order. Link in bio. #lafires #palisadesfire #palisades

As the Palisades Fire spread, thousands of animals were left behind with no escape. Many owners were at work, unaware that extreme fire conditions had been forecast. The city issued no advisory. Did not hold a press conference. And as the flames advanced,

The City threw its firefighters under the truck. After the Palisades Fire, as criticism grew, the Mayor’s Office allegedly pointed fingers at LAFD behind closed doors. Fire Station 23 became the center of it.