In 'Firestorm,' Jacob Soboroff looks back on LA's devastating fires : NPR
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Key Points:
- Journalist Jacob Soboroff unexpectedly found himself reporting live from the Pacific Palisades wildfire in Los Angeles, the neighborhood where he grew up, describing the experience as deeply personal and isolating.
- In his book "Firestorm: The Great Los Angeles Fires and America's New Age of Disaster," Soboroff provides a detailed account of the fires through perspectives of firefighters, evacuees, scientists, and political leaders, emphasizing the critical role of local journalists as frontline responders.
- Soboroff highlights the significant role of undocumented immigrants, particularly day laborers, in disaster cleanup and rebuilding efforts, noting that immigration enforcement campaigns have targeted these workers during recovery.
- The rebuilding process in affected areas like the Palisades and Altadena is slow and fragmented
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