Democrats' environmental and diversity policies may be to blame for the wildfires raging in Los Angeles, particularly in the upscale Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Hollywood's far-left celebrities.
In October, the Biden administration halted controlled burning, which depletes forest floors of fuel before out-of-control wildfires start.
In 2019, when nearly 300,000 acres were burned in nearly 8,000 fires, President-elect Donald Trump woke up to California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, at the center of attention (of course). I warned you. President Trump warned to clean up the forest floor.
And two years ago, “diversity, equity and inclusion” became a top priority for the Los Angeles Fire Department when city elders hired an older lesbian to run the department.
No more prescribed burns
The cause of the wildfires is still unknown, but recent decisions did not solve the problem. The Biden administration has halted controlled burns in the state.
Controlled burning involves intentionally lighting fires to burn debris and debris that has accumulated on the forest floor.
The National Geographic Society explains, “Prescribed burns by removing dead leaves, tree branches, and other debris from forests can help prevent destructive wildfires.”
Controlled burns can also reduce insect populations and destroy invasive plants. Additionally, fire has a rejuvenating effect. It returns nutrients to the soil as plant ash, which can take years to decompose. Also, after a fire, additional sunlight and open space in the forest can help young trees and other plants begin to grow.
Some plants, such as certain pine species, require fire before they can release their seeds from their seed-containing cones or fruits. These cones and fruits require fire to melt the resin that holds the seeds inside. As a result, without fire these species cannot reproduce.
Brainiacs in the Biden administration banned prescription burns nearly three months ago. “This moratorium comes in the midst of a critical fall period for planned and controlled burning that can remove fuel and protect homes from future wildfires, and this measure will help prevent long-term fires.” “There are growing concerns that the risks will increase,” the far-left NPR affiliate KQED reported.
It's unclear what impact the burning ban has had on wildfires around Los Angeles. But the Eaton Fire, raging in the Angeles National Forest just a few minutes northeast of Pasadena, has burned 10,000 acres and killed two people.
The California Air Resources Board's prescribed fire map shows 27 prescribed burn locations, none of which were wildfire sites.
Five years ago, Trump warned California Governor Gavin Newsom to do his job.
“California Governor @GavinNewsom has done a terrible job managing our forests,” Trump wrote.
From the first day we met, I told him that we had to “clean” the forest floor, regardless of what my bosses or environmentalists wanted me to do. You may have to burn yourself or turn off the fire hydrant….
The same thing happens every year as fires rage across California. And he comes to the federal government asking for $$$ help. No more. Please take action, Governor. No other state has seen fires close to this level…but our teams are working together…to extinguish these large and numerous fires. Great firefighters! Also, please open up the ridiculously closed waterways coming from the north. Please do not release it into the Pacific Ocean. Must be done immediately. California desperately needs water, and we can get it now.
When Trump wrote those words, 7,860 fires had burned 259,823 acres. Three people were killed, 22 injured, and 732 buildings were damaged or destroyed.
As for the fires currently raging, water remains in short supply in devastated areas. Pacific Palisades' fire hydrants are empty.
Among those forced to evacuate was actor James Woods, a supporter of President Trump, as major insurance companies refused to write homeowners insurance policies in the fire-prone state. He pointed out that there was.
The fire destroyed 1,000 buildings and forced mass evacuations.
DEI Chief
Don't underestimate the potential problem, says Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Christine Crowley. She was a hero to the LGBTQ community in her 50s, becoming the first woman and apparently the first lesbian to lead the department.
When the City Council hired Crowley, the sisterhood held a celebration.
“I think it is very fitting that this candidate appears before the council today, on the first day of Women’s History Month,” said Council President Nurie Martinez.
Today, our city's fire department will finally be able to turn the page after 136 years without a woman in its top job.
Her prioritization is not surprising, considering that Crowley's only qualification to become chief is apparently her XX chromosomes.
Before being confirmed, Crowley pledged to be “committed to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture within LAFD.” This is the far-left norm of hiring as many women, minorities, homosexuals, and “transgender people” as possible, regardless of their qualifications.
NBC4 Los Angeles reported that Crowley had a “three-year strategic plan to increase diversity.”
“People ask me what number I'm looking for,” Crowley told the station. “We're not looking for numbers. That's never enough.”
The police department estimates that only 115 of the city's 3,330 firefighters are women, and Crowley said they are “already looking at ways to change that.” She was quick to point out that doing so has a larger purpose: attracting the best talent for the job. ”
Therefore, under Crowley's masculine leadership, women will feel included, valued, and part of a cohesive team.
“When it comes to inclusion and diversity, the Secretary is ticking another box,” the reporter exclaimed. “She is a proud member of the LGBTQ community.”
And “it just kind of opens the door,” Crowley said.
People who thought, “Wow, I didn't know that was an opportunity for me.”
Angelenos said Mr. Crowley was a 65-year-old female police chief in New Orleans, the scene of a recent ISIS-inspired terrorist attack, Ann Kirkpatrick, and former Secret Service chief Kimberly, who was forced to resign. I hope he can do a better job than Mr. Cheatle. After the first assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump. Cheatle's top priority at the agency was to feminize it.
