A real estate executive's plea for private firefighters during the Palisades fire sparked debate about wealth inequality and emergency response.
As the Palisades fire intensified on Tuesday evening, Los Angeles real estate executive Keith Wasserman turned to social media, pleading for access to private firefighters to protect his Pacific Palisades home. His now-deleted post sparked backlash from social media users who felt it prioritized wealth over community needs during an emergency.
While Wasserman's plea highlights the lengths some go to protect their assets during wildfires, most private firefighters are contracted by insurance companies to save expensive homes and avoid costly payouts. Some residents have resorted to fire-retardant gels and personal fire hydrants to shield their properties. While these measures can be expensive, they are seen as necessary investments in high-fire risk areas. Even with these precautions, there is no guarantee of survival against intense wildfires like the one ravaging Pacific Palisades
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