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The Lookout “Danger in Plain Sight” and Fire Literacy
Living just about anywhere in California means living with fire, and the more we understand fire the better. Zeke Lunder, Pyrogeologist and all-around fire mapping and behavior expert, has produced a series that focuses on the aftermath of the horrendous fires that destroyed much of the Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods in Los Angeles this past winter. He and three other seasoned fire experts explore what types of urban planning and individual landscaping decisions helped spread the fire, and how we can avoid these traps in the future as we rebuild our burned communities. We encourage you to check out the video series of five 15-minute episodes on the LA fires, and all of the offerings from The Lookout.
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