Last night, the Campus Courier got a hold of a Los Angeles resident who was able to provide real-time information that the Main Stream Media has not answered.
Here is an overview of the key points of the interview:
Simon McAvity: Where is everyone going? (people, families, students)
Andrew Sego: If they can afford it they are going to a second home, this is honestly the case for a lot of people in the areas hit, like Malibu and Palisades, who are mostly wealthy. If not…, then they are going to a hotel or an AIRBNB. Or, if they’re lucky, staying with family in or out of state.
Simon McAvity: Where are people finding shelter?
Andrew Sego: There are several shelters set up around LA, like community centers, set up to receive people.
Simon McAvity: Who is providing support for the citizens of LA?
Andrew Sego: Firefighters, mostly. Many firefighters are coming from out of state. People are also making donations.
Simon McAvity: What do you expect over the next months as far as support for these people?
Andrew Sego: Umm… I actually expect a lot of insurance trouble because when you have a home insurance policy they have to pay you out when the house is damaged.
Simon McAvity: What do you think is the main significance of this insurance issue?
Andrew Sego: Insurance companies might go out of business after such a major loss, leaving people without the money promised to them.
Simon McAvity: Do you suppose the people will recover?
Andrew Sego: Yes.
Simon McAvity: What do the people need most NOW?
Andrew Sego: They need time and space to figure things out. By that, I mean leniency with school and work especially.
Simon McAvity: How is the government working to support people?
Andrew Sego: Well… they’re the ones paying for the first responders… like that’s where our tax money goes to. Containment is slow, but there’s not much they can do about that. It’s a raging wildfire. There are a lot of housing programs and some food banks for them.
Simon McAvity: What is happening that the news does not show?
Andrew Sego: Hmm… I don’t know if I’m the best to ask… but what they don’t show are the people who get on fine. I think this is because of sensationalism. It’s been horrible, but I think most people are ok.
Simon McAvity: What does the world need to know most about this?
Andrew Sego: It feels like LA made a Faustian Bargain. We have beautiful weather, a strong economy, and great views, but every once in a while something like this happens. An earthquake, tsunami, or a fire like this happens. But still, those people, the rich ones at least, will probably go back to those flammable spots, andit will probably happen again.
The cat-and-mouse game continues as firefighters chase unpredictable wind-driven fires around the LA area which have taken a toll on almost 200,000 people, killing 24.
Here is a look at the containment of the fires:
Auto Fire (0 percent contained)
Palisades Fire (17 percent contained)
Eaton Fire (35 percent contained)
Hurst Fire (97 percent contained)
As of Monday evening, a new fire (Auto Fire) has started in Ventura County and has 0% containment, but thankfully it is not threatening people or buildings.
UPDATE: Auto fire stopped at 61 acres, progress is being made by firefighting teams.
Containment: Unknown 0+
