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'Weathered: Inside the LA Firestorm' (PBS) with Host Maiya May

A new PBS documentary special, Weathered: Inside the LA Firestorm, examines the root cause of the LA wildfires and uncovers what communities can do to better prepare for future disasters. From record-breaking heat and prolonged drought to the challenges of firefighting in extreme winds, Weathered reveals how a perfect storm of conditions turned these LA fires into a historic catastrophe. In a climate-changing world, the special asks scientists and first responders how do we protect homes, lives, and communities from large wildfires and how do we mitigate future disasters…

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