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Straight Talk from LA County Chief Anthony Marrone, he shares his perspective on what you can do before the next fire comes. Watch the full video @firesafepeople TV on YouTube taken in Los Angeles, California by @connornelson.fire

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Palisades fire #Palisadesfire #calfire #lafire #LosAngeles #malibu by @connornelson.fire

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Wildfire documenting feels like it’s always been a part of me, like it’s in my blood. For the last five years, I’ve put everything I have into this, long days, late nights, blood, sweat, and tears. I’ve spent countless hours studying, filming, editing, trying to tell these stories in a way that makes people understand. But nothing, not all the research, not all the work, could’ve prepared me for the Palisades Fire.

The flames were huge, towering over the trees. The heat was intense, like standing in an oven, and the smoke was so thick, filled with toxins that who knows what will lead to down the line. It wasn’t just a fire. It was destruction on a scale that’s hard to put into words.

And the thing is, our communities aren’t built for this. They’re not ready for it, and no one seems to want to listen. It feels like an uphill climb trying to get people to take this seriously, but then a fire like this happens, and suddenly it’s all anyone can talk about. Why does it always take tragedy to make people pay attention?

Even when it feels like the message isn’t getting through, I know this work matters. I’m lucky to be part of an amazing team, people who care just as much as I do about cutting through the noise and getting the word out. We’re not just documenting fires; we’re showing why things need to change. This isn’t just about what we’ve lost—it’s about what we can do to be ready for what’s next. That’s what keeps me going.

#palisadesfire #lafire #malibu #santamonica #pacificpalisades by @connornelson.fire

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2 years ago

Peak Fire burning in the San Gabriel foothills near Azusa.

Firefighters are battling the blaze near San Gabriel Canyon Road and Mirador Drive. CAL FIRE reported 22 acres and 0% containment as of 2:08 p.m. Thursday, with evacuation orders and warnings in place.

With Santa Ana winds affecting the region, stay alert and follow official evacuation updates. by @connornelson.fire

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Southern California Wind Alert: Santa Ana gusts of 45–55 mph across affected valleys and coastal areas, reaching 70 mph in the mountains. Strongest winds Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. Red Flag Warnings remain in effect for much of L.A. and Ventura counties through Saturday. taken in Los Angeles, California by @connornelson.fire

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POWERFUL SWELL CONTINUES TO BATTER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Another day of destructive surf and coastal flooding from Malibu to Long Beach, Newport Beach, and Laguna Beach.

Elevated high tides combined with powerful storm-generated swell are flooding coastal communities, eroding beaches, and undermining beachfront homes.

The swell is expected to gradually subside over the next several days, but for many homeowners, the damage is already done. taken in Long Beach, California by @connornelson.fire

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When you’ve been working for 21 days straight, haven’t slept more than 4 hours, and your body is falling apart… but dispatch just dropped another fire and suddenly you’ve never felt more alive.

Thanks @is_deron for the amazing clip. by @connornelson.fire

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BEACHFRONT HOMES COLLAPSE INTO THE PACIFIC OCEAN

Powerful swells and relentless waves batter the California coastline, tearing apart beachfront homes and sending sections of the structures crashing into the ocean.

A stark reminder of how vulnerable our coastlines are to extreme weather and the immense force of the Pacific. taken in Los Angeles, California by @connornelson.fire

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POWERFUL SWELL DESTROYS CALIFORNIA BEACHFRONT HOMES

Powerful swells, strong winds, and high tides have been hammering the Long Beach Peninsula, leaving several homes severely damaged or destroyed as the ocean strips away the coastline beneath them.

At least eight structures have been deemed unsafe, with some losing their foundations entirely.

As dramatic as these scenes are, I think this is something we’re going to have to get better at anticipating. Coastlines are constantly changing, and when powerful weather systems collide with vulnerable coastal development, this is what can happen.

The ocean isn’t going anywhere, and neither are these powerful storms. At some point, we have to start planning for the forces of nature rather than being surprised when they arrive. taken in Long Beach, California by @connornelson.fire

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🚁 HELITORCH 🔥

Fire crews successfully completed about 5,000 acres of planned burning near Moroni Peak this week on the Fishlake National Forest in Central Utah. Crews will continue monitoring the area, with smoke and fire activity expected to decrease as moisture moves in.
Next, crews plan to begin a roughly 1,300-acre prescribed burn near Jolly Mill, east of Acord Lakes. Ignitions could continue through Saturday, with smoke visible around Acord Lakes.
These projects reduce hazardous fuels, support healthier forests and wildlife habitat, and help protect nearby communities from catastrophic wildfire.

🎥 Jason Kling/USFS
#utah #Fire #fyp #forest taken in Sevier County by @connornelson.fire

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So we logged it. Now what?

This lodgepole forest was logged 15–20 years ago, and today it’s so damn thick I can barely walk through it. This is the part of the “just manage the forests” argument that often gets left out: you have to keep managing them.

Treatments aren’t permanent. Forests grow back, and lodgepole can grow back incredibly dense, with thousands of similarly aged trees packed together competing for water, nutrients, and space. That doesn’t mean logging doesn’t work. It means logging isn’t a silver bullet.

Different forests require different approaches. What works in ponderosa doesn’t necessarily work in lodgepole. Selective thinning can create its own problems, including windthrow. Prescribed fire has a role, mechanical treatments have a role, and almost all of it requires continued maintenance.

Wildfire and forest management are complicated, and anyone selling one simple solution probably isn’t telling the whole story.

If you’re a homeowner wondering where to start, you don’t have to solve the entire forest. Start with your home and work your way outward. Harden the structure, reduce fuels around your property, and maintain the work you’ve done.

The forest will keep changing. Our management has to change with it. taken in Rocky Mountains by @connornelson.fire

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11 days ago

It’s all about the blade slap. Am I right? by @connornelson.fire

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