Wildfires

Mandy Moore Calls Out Amazon for Delivering Package to In-Laws’ Burned-Down Home Amid LA Wildfires

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Los Angeles, CA — Entertainment star Mandy Moore recently voiced criticism toward Amazon after a package was delivered to her in-laws’ destroyed home, a casualty of the recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. On her social media, Moore highlighted the insensitivity of delivering a package to a residence that had been burned down, accentuating the ruins with an untouched Amazon box prominently in view. In her Instagram story, Moore expressed her disbelief and disappointment at the sight of the package amidst the ashes of what was once her in-laws’ home. This public statement prompted an … Read more

Michael Connelly, Creator of ‘Bosch’ and ‘Lincoln Lawyer,’ Discusses Impact of LA Wildfires on Local Communities

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Los Angeles, CA — Amidst the backdrop of raging wildfires across Los Angeles, Michael Connelly, celebrated author of the “Bosch” series and creator of “The Lincoln Lawyer,” has spoken out about the impact of these natural disasters on the community and the creative process. The wildfires, which have devastated large swathes of California, are presenting a surreal setting that is influencing the narratives of local storytellers, including Connelly. In a recent interview, Connelly shared insights into how this environmental calamity has seeped into the fabric of his writing. Known for weaving the authentic feel of … Read more

Beneath the Flames: A Tacana Leader’s Stand to Shield Indigenous Villages from Amazon Wildfires

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RURRENABAQUE, Bolivia — On a day tinted with the acrid smoke of the Amazon ablaze, Dario Mamio Serato stood alone wielding a machete, his efforts a desperate bid to carve a break in the fuel feeding the inferno rapidly nearing his village. As smoke obscured the sky and panic filled the air, the survival of three indigenous Tacana villages hung precariously in the balance, with dozens of families still scrambling to evacuate. The Amazon rainforest, often referred to as the planet’s lungs, was suffocating under a blanket of smoke, and with it was Serato, a … Read more

PacifiCorp Ordered to Pay $42 Million in Damages for Devastating Oregon Wildfires

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GATES, Oregon — PacifiCorp, a unit of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, has been ordered by an Oregon jury to pay over $42 million to 10 victims of the devastating wildfires that occurred on Labor Day 2020. This verdict is the latest development in a series of litigations that are expected to result in the electric utility being held accountable for billions of dollars in damages. The jury’s decision last June found PacifiCorp liable for negligence in failing to cut power to its 600,000 customers despite warnings from top fire officials. The jury concluded that the … Read more